Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair
Block Heater2.3L:
3.0L:
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
3. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
4. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
5. CAUTION: Make sure that the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components, or damage to the wiring can occur.
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
2.3L only
6. Remove the block heater.
^ To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
3.0L only
7. Remove the block heater.
^ To install, tighten to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
All vehicles
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Fill and bleed the cooling system.