Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

Block Heater
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal
For additional information, refer to Cooling System Partial Draining, Filling and Bleeding Cooling System Partial Draining, Filling and Bleeding
For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield
For additional information, refer to Front Bumper Cover Service and Repair





NOTE:
Measure and mark a 70mm section of the pipe using the clamp as a guide.





NOTE:
Discard the bolt and clamp.

Installation





Torque to: 20 Nm





Torque to: 6 Nm





NOTE:
Using a suitable tool, cut a 70mm gap from the coolant pipe.





Torque to: 3 Nm





CAUTION: Protect the surrounding paintwork and body from the movement of the cutting blades.

NOTE:
Following the indent on the bumper and using a suitable tool, cut a 26mm hole in the front bumper cover.





For additional information, refer to Front Bumper Cover Service and Repair





CAUTION: Make sure the retaining clip is secured correctly.









NOTE:
Make sure all ground connections are correctly installed.

Torque to: 10 Nm
1 Fill the engine coolant and test the block heater for correct operation.
For additional information, refer to Cooling System Partial Draining, Filling and Bleeding Cooling System Partial Draining, Filling and Bleeding
For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield