Engine Oil Heater Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Engine Oil Heater And Bolt

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle If equipped, remove the front insulator cover. Refer to Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement .
1	Engine Oil Heater Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 40 Y (30 lb ft)
2	Engine Oil Heater Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Loosely install the heater bracket to the engine block using provided bolt. Clean the oil pan surface and wipe dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the heater. Apply the heat conductive paste to the back side of the heater. Evenly coat the entire surface. Install the heater to the oil pan and retain using the bracket.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
If equipped, remove the front insulator cover. Refer to Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement .

Engine Oil Heater Bolt

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
40 Y (30 lb ft)

Engine Oil Heater

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Loosely install the heater bracket to the engine block using provided bolt.
Clean the oil pan surface and wipe dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the heater.
Apply the heat conductive paste to the back side of the heater. Evenly coat the entire surface.
Install the heater to the oil pan and retain using the bracket.