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Heater-Engine Block: Removal: 4.7L

Fig 1: Drain Plug - 3.7L/4.7L
GC0028704Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUG
2 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND HEAT SHIELD
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
  2. Drain coolant from radiator. Refer to DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM .
  3. Raise vehicle.
  4. Remove engine cylinder block drain plug(s) located on the sides of cylinder block above the oil pan rail. See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Engine Block Heater
    GC0008321Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
  5. Remove power cord from block heater.
  6. Loosen screw at center of block heater. Remove heater assembly. See Fig 2.