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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  3. Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    4. CAUTION: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.
  4. Loosen the block heater retaining screw and remove the block heater.
    • To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    5. NOTE: Clean the engine block mating surface with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure
    • Route the block heater power cable away from hot or rotating components, or damage to the cable can occur.
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