Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the cooling system.
Raise the vehicle.
Disconnect the block heater power cable from the block heater.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Block Heater Power Cable
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CAUTION: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.

Fig 2: Removing Block Heater

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Remove the block heater.

CAUTION: Make sure the power cable is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components or damage to the cable may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.