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Coolant Heater Replacement




Coolant Heater Replacement (LS4-5.3L)

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD, 9C1, 9C3, GE47716 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. Remove the coolant heater (114) and washer (115).
5. Remove and clean any burrs, compound, paint, or rough spots from the core plug hole.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply a 3.175 mm (0.125 in) bead of sealant, GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the coolant heater.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the coolant heater (114) and washer (115).

Tighten the coolant heater to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

3. Connect the coolant heater cord to the coolant heater.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD, 9C1, 9C3, GE47716 Fill) (Service and Repair).