Block Heater: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Thermostat mounted (if equipped)

1.

Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. REFER to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE .

2.

NOTE: Make sure the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components.

Disconnect the block heater electrical connector and harness clip.

GFD40810

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3.

Remove the stud bolt and the block heater.
Torque

: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

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4.

Block mounted (if equipped)

5.

Drain the cooling system. REFER to: Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling .

6.
- If equipped, remove the bolts.
- Remove the retainers and remove the rear underbody shield.
  Torque
  
  : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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7.

NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
- If equipped, remove the pin-type retainers.
- Remove the bolts and the front underbody shield.
  Torque
  
  : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

GFD39150

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8.

NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

GFD40812

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9.
1. 1.
  
  Position the block heater harness heat shield aside.
1. 2.
  
  Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

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10.

Using the block heater socket remove the block heater.
Use Special Service Tool: 303-1638 Socket, Block Heater.

Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

GFD40814

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