Block Heater: Removal

All Vehicles 

• 1.
  
  Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .

4X2 Vehicles 

• 2.
  
  If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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• 3.
  
  If equipped, remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

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• 4.
  
  If equipped, remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

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• 5.
  
  If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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4X4 Vehicles 

• 6.
  
  Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .

All Vehicles 

• 7.
  
  
  NOTE: Make sure the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components.

  Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

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• 8.
  
  Remove the block heater.

  Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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