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Coolant Heater Cord Replacement 3.5L V6 LX5

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 281934  Size: SH
  1. Remove the coolant heater cord retainer from the upper radiator support.
  2. Disconnect the left (front) coolant heater cord from the left (front) coolant heater.

  3. Object Number: 281933  Size: SH
  4. Cut the left (front) coolant hater cord strap (1) at the engine wiring harness.
  5. Remove the right (rear) coolant heater cord from behind the power steering pump (3).

  6. Object Number: 281932  Size: SH
  7. Cut the upper right (rear) coolant heater cord strap (2) at the engine wiring harness by the power steering lines.
  8. Cut the lower right (rear) coolant heater cord strap (1) at the engine wiring harness by the power steering lines
  9. Disconnect the right (rear) coolant heater cord from the right (rear) coolant heater.
  10. Remove the coolant heater cord from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 281932  Size: SH
  1. Install the coolant heater cord to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: The heater cord must not touch the engine, hot pipes, manifold, or any moving parts. Route the cord to the left front of the engine compartment securing with tie straps as necessary to prevent damage.

  3. Connect the right (rear) coolant heater cord to the right (rear) coolant heater.
  4. Install a new lower right (rear) coolant heater cord strap (1) at the engine wiring harness by the power steering lines.
  5. Install a new upper right (rear) coolant heater cord strap (2) at the engine wiring harness by the power steering lines.

  6. Object Number: 281933  Size: SH

    Notice: The heater cord must not touch the engine, hot pipes, manifold, or any moving parts. Route the cord to the left front of the engine compartment securing with tie straps as necessary to prevent damage.

  7. Install the right (rear) coolant heater cord behind the power steering pump (3).
  8. Install a new left (front) coolant heater cord strap (1) at the engine wiring harness.
  9. Connect the left (front) coolant heater cord to the left (front) coolant heater.

  10. Object Number: 281934  Size: SH

    Notice: The heater cord must not touch the engine, hot pipes, manifold, or any moving parts. Route the cord to the left front of the engine compartment securing with tie straps as necessary to prevent damage.

  11. Install the coolant heater cord retainer to the upper radiator support.

Coolant Heater Cord Replacement 3800 V6 L36

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 179498  Size: SH
  1. Remove the coolant heater cord retainer from the upper radiator support.
  2. Cut the coolant heater cord straps at the engine wiring harness.
  3. Disconnect the coolant heater cord from the coolant heater.
  4. Remove the coolant heater cord from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 179498  Size: SH

    Notice: The heater cord must not touch the engine, hot pipes, manifold, or any moving parts. Route the cord to the left front of the engine compartment securing with tie straps as necessary to prevent damage.

  1. Install the coolant heater cord to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the coolant heater cord to the coolant heater.
  3. Install a new coolant heater cord straps at the engine wiring harness.
  4. Install the coolant heater cord retainer to the upper radiator support.