Heater, Engine Block: Removal: 4.7L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Drain the coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the power cord from the heater by unplugging.
- Loosen (but do not completely remove) the screw at center of block heater.
- Remove the block heater (1) by carefully prying from side-to-side. Note the direction of the heating element coil (up or down). The element coil must be installed correctly to prevent damage.