Coolant Heater Cord Replacement 3.8L

1. Remove the coolant heater cord retainer from the upper radiator support.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Cut the coolant heater cord retaining straps from the engine wiring harness.



4. Disconnect the coolant heater cord from the coolant heater.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the coolant heater cord from the vehicle.

Notice: The heater cord must not touch the engine, hot pipes, manifold, or any moving parts. Route the cord to the left front of the engine compartment securing with tie straps as necessary to prevent damage.

1. Install the coolant heater cord to the vehicle.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Connect the coolant heater cord to the coolant heater.



4. Install new retaining straps to the coolant heater cord and the engine wiring harness.
5. Lower the vehicle.



6. Install the coolant heater cord retainer to the upper radiator support.

Coolant Heater Cord Replacement 3.4L

1. Remove the coolant heater cord retainer from the upper radiator support.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Cut the coolant heater cord retaining straps from the engine wiring harness.



4. Disconnect the coolant heater cord from the coolant heater.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the coolant heater cord from the vehicle.

Notice: The heater cord must not touch the engine, hot pipes, manifold, or any moving parts. Route the cord to the left front of the engine compartment securing with tie straps as necessary to prevent damage.

1. Install the coolant heater cord to the vehicle.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Connect the coolant heater cord to the coolant heater.



4. Install new retaining straps to the coolant heater cord and the engine wiring harness.
5. Lower the vehicle.



6. Install the coolant heater cord retainer to the upper radiator support.