Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

Block Heater

Material:

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the block heater power cable.

4. CAUTION: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.

Loosen the screw and remove the block heater.
^ To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).

5. Clean and inspect the engine block mating surface. Lubricate the block heater seal and the cylinder block hole with clean engine coolant.

6. CAUTION: Make sure the power cable is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components or damage to the cable can occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.