Coolant Heater Replacement

Coolant Heater Replacement (L26 - 3.8L)

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 - 3.8L GE 47716 Fill) Service and Repair Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 - 3.8L Static Fill) Service and Repair .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the coolant heater cord from the coolant heater.
4. Loosen the bolt at the coolant heater but DO NOT remove the coolant heater bolt.
5. Remove the coolant heater.
6. Remove and clean any burrs, compound, paint, or rough spots from the core plug hole.



Installation Procedure





1. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the following:

* Engine block heater seal
* Cleaned surface of the engine block heater hole

2. Install the coolant heater by pushing it tight to the block.




3. Position the engine coolant heater element at the 9 o'clock position (2).
Final installed position between 10 o'clock (1) and 8 o'clock (3) is acceptable.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Tighten the coolant heater bolt until both locking wings draw tight against the inner wall of the engine block.

Tighten the bolt to 2 N.m (17 lb in).

5. Connect the engine coolant heater cord to the engine coolant heater.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 - 3.8L GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 - 3.8L Static Fill) (Service and Repair).