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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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Heater
    GM179497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. 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
  2. Install the coolant heater by pushing tight to the block.
  3. Fig 2: Positioning Engine Coolant Heater Element
    GM179495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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.

  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. 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).

  7. Connect the engine coolant heater cord to the engine coolant heater.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .