The engine block heater is installed on the front face of cylinder block behind
the engine oil dipstick. The heating element is installed first, then the power cord
is routed and installed to the heating element.
Caution: Allow the engine and all cooling system components to cool before installation
of the block heater.
Important: To ensure the heater is firmly seated against the cylinder block, clean the
block's outer surface of foreign debris prior to installing the heater assembly.
- Position the heater element against the cylinder block positioning the heater
assembly tab into the upper casting slot. Attach the heater assembly to the threaded
boss on the cylinder block with the bolt provided.
Tighten
Tighten the engine block heater bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
Notice: To avoid damaging the power cord, make sure the cord is routed away from hot
surfaces such as the exhaust manifold and upper radiator hose, and does
not contact any moving components or sharp edges.
- Attach the power cord to the core support using the clips assembled
to the power cord.
- Route the female end of the power cord downward. between the air cleaner
resonator and the upper radiator hose, directly behind the engine cooling fan shroud.
- Route the female end of the harness under the resonator and attach it
to the heater element.
- Route the male end of the harness over the fresh air inlet snorkel and through
the hole in the radiator support towards the headlamp assembly. The protective plug
cover should be assembled over the male connector when the power cord is routed through
the hole in the radiator support.
- Wrap the cord in a coil and leave it placed in the area behind the headlamp
assembly.