Equinox AWD V6-3.4L VIN F (2006)
Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair
Coolant Heater Replacement
Coolant Heater Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the coolant heater cord from the heater (2).
3. Important: Do not score the surface of the engine block hole when removing the coolant heater.
Remove the coolant heater from the block.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove any burrs, sealer, paint or other foreign material from the threads/sealing surface of the engine block and from the old coolant heater if the
heater is to be reused.
2. If reusing the old coolant heater, apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the threads.
3. Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the coolant heater to the engine block.
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Tighten the coolant heater to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the coolant heater cord to the heater (2).
5. Fill the cooling system.
