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Coolant Heater Replacement L81

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Disconnect the coolant heater power supply cord from the coolant heater.

  3. Object Number: 785734  Size: SH

    Important: A residual amount of coolant will drain from the engine block.

  4. Remove the coolant heater and seal from the engine block.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 785734  Size: SH
  1. Install the seal to the coolant heater.
  2. Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the coolant heater into the engine block.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the coolant heater to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  5. Connect the coolant heater power supply cord to the coolant heater.
  6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .