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Coolant Heater Cord Replacement 3.8 L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 298431  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the heater cord from the block heater.
  2. Route the block heater end of the cord under the power steering rack lines.
  3. Cut the heater cord strap at the power steering reservoir.

  4. Object Number: 298430  Size: SH
  5. Cut the heater cord strap at the fuse block center.
  6. Remove the heater cord from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 298430  Size: SH
  1. Install the heater cord and a new strap to the fuse block center.

  2. Object Number: 298431  Size: SH
  3. Route the cord up under the power steering rack lines.
  4. Install a new heater cord strap to the power steering reservoir.
  5. Connect the heater cord to the coolant heater.

Coolant Heater Cord Replacement 5.7 L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 298433  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the heater cord from the block heater.
  2. Cut the heater cord strap at the power steering line.

  3. Object Number: 298430  Size: SH
  4. Cut the heater cord strap at the fuse block center.
  5. Remove the heater cord from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 298430  Size: SH
  1. Install the heater cord to the vehicle.
  2. Install the heater cord and a new strap to the fuse block center.

  3. Object Number: 298433  Size: SH
  4. Install the heater cord and a new strap to the power steering line.
  5. Connect the heater cord to the coolant heater.