Installation Procedure

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Coat the O-ring seal and the cleaned surface of the plug opening with water resistant high-temperature grease lubricant GM P/N 9985164 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or the equivalent.
IMPORTANT: Avoid element contact with the inside walls of the engine block.
Tightly push the coolant heater (1) into the engine block.

Fig 1: Install Coolant Heater
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the coolant heater bolt until both of the locking wings draw tightly against the inner wall of the engine block.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Properly Tightened Coolant Heater Bolt
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NOTE: The heater cord must not touch the engine, hot pipes, manifold, or any moving parts. Route the cord to the left front of the engine compartment securing with tie straps as necessary to prevent damage.
Connect the heater cord to the coolant heater (4).
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.

Fig 3: Coolant Heater
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