Cylinder Block Assembly: Service and Repair
Engine Block Heater
Removing
- Remove the A/C compressor (1) and position aside.
The heater block is located on the driver side towards the front of the engine.
- Partially drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to => [ Cooling System Draining and Filling ] Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Disconnect the power cord plug from block heater.
- Loosen screw (1) from the heater. Remove block heater assembly (3).
Installing
- Clean block core hole and heater seat.
- Insert heater block (3) assembly.
- With block heater seated, tighten bolt to 12 Nm (106 in.lbs.) to assure a positive seal.
- Install power cord plug to block heater (3).
- Fill cooling system with coolant to the proper level. Refer to => [ Cooling System Draining and Filling ] Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Install the A/C compressor.