A - Work Instructions
A. All Mode1s With Engine 103/1041. Lift vehicle.
2. Remove encapsulation panel from below engine.
3. Drain engine coolant by first attaching a 14 mm inner diameter, 1500 mm long hose to the drain plug in the engine block and then loosening the plug. Drain coolant into a suitable container for reuse later.
4. Remove core plug (rearmost plug) with a 22 mm 6-point socket insert.
5. Install block heater using the rubber O-ring from the installation kit and not the alloy washer supplied. Tighten block heater to 70 Nm using a 46 mm socket (Figure 1).
6. Install heat shield over block heater using two M6x15 mm screws and spring washers in the existing bores in the engine block (Figure 1).
7. Route and fasten the cable harness along the transmission cooler line (1, Figure 2) and to the alternator harness (1, Figure 3) using cable ties.
8. Close coolant drain plug (tightening torque: 30 Nm).
9. Reinstall encapsulation panel.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Pull cable harness up into engine compartment and attach to the coolant reservoir hose using a cable tie (Figure 4).
12. Test coolant for sufficient antifreeze protection, refill and bleed cooling system. Pressure test system for leaks.
13. Run engine. Check for proper coolant level.
Parts Information
Time Allowance
20 0950 Block heater, subsequent installation 2.0 hrs. | 91
For remaining models - refer to latest Time Guide Microfiche