Block Heater Replacement

Engine Coolant Heater:

Cord Routing:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Drain coolant.
2. Transaxle brace to engine assembly.
3. Cord from engine coolant heater.
4. Loosen, but do not completely remove bolt on heater.
5. Engine coolant heater.
Clean
^ Core plug hole, removing any burrs, compound, paint, or rough spots.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Apply a coat of Permatex� Thread Sealant with Teflon to the 0-ring and clean surface of plug opening.

Engine Coolant Heater:

2. Insert heater and push tight to block. Position element as shown in figure above.
3. Tighten bolt until both locking wings draw tight against inner wall of engine block.
Tighten
^ Bolt to 2 N.m (17 lb. in.).
4. Heater cord to engine coolant heater.