Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

Block Heater

Material:

Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine cooling system.

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

Loosen the block heater retaining screw and remove the block heater.
^ To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.)

3. NOTE: Route the block heater power cable away from hot or rotating components, or damage to the cable can occur.

NOTE: Lubricate the block heater O-ring seal with clean engine coolant prior to installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.