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Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

Figure 28-Engine Block Heater

2. Detach power cord plug from heater.
3. Remove block heater attaching screw located below heater terminals.
4. Remove block heater from cylinder block.

INSTALLATION

1. Thoroughly clean cylinder block heater cavity.
2. Insert heater assembly into block such that mounting hole is located below heater terminals.
3. Install mounting screw and tighten to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
4. Attach power cord to heater.

CAUTION:  To prevent damage, the power cord, must be secured in its retainer clips, and not positioned so it could contact linkages or exhaust
manifolds.

5. Lower vehicle.

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