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Coolant Heater Cord Replacement LA3, LY9, K05

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 785737  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Disconnect the coolant heater power supply cord from the coolant heater (1).
  3. Disconnect the coolant heater cord clip (2) from the coolant heater cord.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Disconnect the coolant heater cord clips (3, 4) from the following:
  6. • The engine wiring harness conduit
    • The engine oil level indicator tube
  7. Remove the coolant heater cord from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 785737  Size: SH
  1. Position the coolant heater power supply cord to the engine.
  2. Route the coolant heater cord along the engine wiring harness conduit.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Connect the coolant heater cord to the coolant heater (1).
  5. Secure the coolant heater cord clip (2) to the coolant heater cord.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Secure the coolant heater cord clips (3, 4) to the following:
  8. • The engine wiring harness conduit
    • The engine oil level indicator tube

Coolant Heater Cord Replacement LA3, LY9, KA3

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 785739  Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolt (1) securing the coolant heater ground lead (2) to the camshaft bearing cap (3).
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  3. Object Number: 785738  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the coolant heater power supply cord from the coolant heater (1).
  5. Disconnect the coolant heater cord clip (2) from the coolant heater cord.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Disconnect the coolant heater cord clips (3, 4) from the following:
  8. • The engine wiring harness conduit
    • The engine oil level indicator tube
  9. Remove the coolant heater cord from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 785738  Size: SH
  1. Position the coolant heater power supply cord to the engine.
  2. Route the coolant heater cord along the engine wiring harness conduit.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Connect the coolant heater cord to the coolant heater (1).
  5. Secure the coolant heater cord clip (2) to the coolant heater cord.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Secure the coolant heater cord clips (3, 4) to the following:
  8. • The engine wiring harness conduit
    • The engine oil level indicator tube

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 785739  Size: SH
  9. Install the bolt (1) securing the coolant heater ground lead (2) to the camshaft bearing cap (3).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the coolant heater ground lead bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).