Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

Block Heater

Removal and Installation
1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist
2. Drain the cooling system.





3. Disconnect the block heater power cable from the block heater.





4. CAUTION: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.

Remove the block heater.

5. CAUTION: Make sure the power cable is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components, or damage to the cable can occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system.