Block Heater

Fig 1: Block Heater And Block Heater Electrical Connector With Torque Specifications

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Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this article.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES .

NOTE: Make sure that the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components, or damage to the wiring can occur.

Fig 2: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
Remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Block Heater
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this article.