Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the following:
- Engine block heater seal
- Cleaned surface of the engine block heater hole
- Install the coolant heater by pushing tight to the block.
- Position the engine coolant heater element at the 9 o'clock position (2).
Final installed position between 10 o'clock (1) and 8 o'clock (3) is acceptable.
- Tighten the coolant heater bolt until both locking wings draw tight against the inner wall of the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 2 N.m (17 lb in).
- Connect the engine coolant heater cord to the engine coolant heater.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.