C - Work Instructions

C. Engines 602.962, 603.970 (300D 2.5 Turbo, 350SD/SDL Turbo)

As is the case with all diesel engines as of model year 1986, models with engines 602.962 and 603.970 are equipped with a factory-installed block heater as standard equipment. The electrical cable for the block heater, however, is not installed. The following procedure details installation of this cable.

1. Lift vehicle.
2. Remove encapsulation panel from below engine.
3. Attach electrical cable to block heater. Route cable away from exhaust manifold along transmission oil cooler line using cable ties.
4. Continue routing the cable, using cable ties, along the alternator wiring harness.
5. Pull cable into engine compartment and route remainder of cable to front of vehicle attaching cable to suitable locations.
6. Reinstall encapsulation panel.

Parts Information

Quantity Part Name Part Number

1 Electrical cable 201 540 31 34
6 Cable ties local purchase

In Case of Warranty:
Time Allowance

20 0941 Electrical cable for block heater, 0.3 hrs. | 78
subsequent inst.

For remaining models, refer to latest Time Guide Microfiche

Damage Code
21860 007