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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Engine Block Heater Element Retaining Clip
    GM2098539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Visually inspect that the engine block heater harness plug is fully seated onto the element. Ensure the heating element is fully inserted into the engine block and the retaining clip is engaged. An audible click will be heard when clip is locked in position.
  1. Completely insert the engine block heater element into the engine block cavity in the nine o'clock position.
    2. Fig 2: Routing Of Engine Block Heater Harness
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  2. Route the engine block heater harness towards the front of the engine.
    3. Fig 3: Locating Engine Block Heater Harness Retainer
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    NOTE: Locate the retaining clip close to the throttle body branch. Ensure the engine block heater harness clip is fully attached to the conduit of the engine harness. An audible click will be heard when fully seated.
  3. Attach the engine block heater harness clip, nearest the heating element, between the engine main wiring harness bracket and the throttle body branch.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Engine Block Heater Harness Retainer
    GM2098366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Route the engine block heater harness under the heater hose.
    5. NOTE: Ensure the engine block heater harness clip is fully attached to the conduit of the battery harness. An audible click will be heard when fully seated.
  5. Route the engine block heater harness below the battery tray bracket and along the battery harness.
  6. Rotate the clip downwards away from the radiator hose to prevent contact.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Engine Block Heater Harness Plug Bundle
    GM2098395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Route the engine block heater harness over the battery harness protector and away from the air cleaner.
  8. Route the engine block heater harness under the air inlet. Then bring the harness upward along the air inlet.
    9. NOTE: When installation is completed, ensure the engine block heater harness plug bundle is stowed between the resonator and the fender.
  9. Clip the engine block heater harness plug bundle to the resonator attachment flange close to the neck.
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