Preparatory Step:
โข Drain at least 19 litres [5 U.S. gallons] of coolant.
Disconnect the block heater electrical cord.
10 mm
Loosen the block heater retaining nut.
Remove the block heater from the block.
Clean the core plug hole thoroughly. Make sure there are not burrs or sharp edges that might cut the o-ring.
Lubricate the new heater o-ring with clean engine oil.
The locking channel (T-Bar) should be threaded out to the end of the bolt. If so equipped, do not remove the retaining
wire used to position the channel (T-Bar).
Hook the element and one leg of the channel (T-Bar) into the hole as illustrated.
Hook the other leg of the channel in the hole and push the heater into the hole as far as possible by hand.
If necessary, use a plastic hammer to tap the heater in until the shoulder contacts the block.
10 mm Socket, Inch lb. Torque Wrench
Tighten the locking bolt to:
Minimum: 1.3 Nยฎm [12 in-lb]
Maximum: 2.8 Nยฎm [25 in-lb]
Do not over-tighten.
insert the power cord into the socket being careful to align the pins with the sockets of the power cord. Tighten the
retaining nut by hand.
Do not apply power until the cooling system is filled, and run long enough for the thermostats to open and ensure
all air has escaped.
