Coolant Heater Cord Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. On the diesel and small block gas engines remove the nuts and washers retaining the clip to the stud.





2. On the large block gas engine remove the bolt and washer retaining the cord clip to the shock bracket.





3. Remove the strap connecting the cord to the heater hose.
4. Remove the cord from the engine block heater.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Apply lubricant to the front face of the heater cord connector, and connect heater cord to the block heater.

CAUTION: A block heater electrical cord that is damaged creates a shock hazard, and must be replaced.

2. Route the heater cord along the heater hose.
3. On the large block gas engine install the washer to the shock bracket; then install the cord clip and finally the bolt retaining the cord to the bracket.
Tighten the bolt retaining the engine coolant heater cord bracket to the engine to 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. On the diesel and small block gas engines, install the cord clip, then the washers and nuts, at both the shock lower bracket and frame member.
5. Install the bolt (5) retaining the cord clip (6) to the bracket (2).
Tighten the bolt retaining the engine coolant heater cord clip to the bracket to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).