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Engine Coolant Heater Replacement - Right Side LX5

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 727220  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the coolant heater cord (2) from the right coolant heater (4).

  4. Object Number: 281918  Size: SH
  5. Remove the engine coolant heater bolt.
  6. Remove the right engine coolant heater.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 281914  Size: SH
  1. Align the threaded hole in the engine block with the hole labeled "R" (1) on the right engine coolant heater.

  2. Object Number: 281918  Size: SH
  3. Install the right engine coolant heater.
  4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the engine coolant heater bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the engine coolant heater bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 727220  Size: SH
  7. Connect the coolant heater cord (2) to the right coolant heater (4).
  8. Lower the vehicle.

Engine Coolant Heater Replacement - Right Side L47

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 518812  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector at the engine coolant heater.
  4. Remove the engine coolant heater bolt.
  5. Remove the right engine coolant heater.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 281914  Size: SH
  1. Align the threaded hole in the engine block with the hole labeled "R" (1) on the right engine coolant heater.

  2. Object Number: 518812  Size: SH
  3. Install the right engine coolant heater.
  4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the engine coolant heater bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the engine coolant heater bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Connect the electrical connector to the engine coolant heater.
  8. Lower the vehicle.