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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LAY) 🢒 Engine Block Heater Replacement

Engine Block Heater Replacement Automatic Transmission

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2098532 Size: SH
  1. Unclip the engine block heater harness plug bundle from the resonator attachment flange.

    2. Object Number: 2098487 Size: SH
  2. Detach the engine block heater harness retainer from the neutral safety switch harness.

    3. Object Number: 2098450 Size: SH
  3. Detach the engine block heater harness retainer from the engine harness.

    4. Object Number: 2098539 Size: SH
  4. Disengage the engine block heater element (1) retaining clip from the engine block and remove the engine block heater assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2098539 Size: SH

    Note: Visually inspect that the engine block heater harness plug is fully seated onto the element. Ensure the heating element is fully inserted into the engine block and the retaining clip is engaged. An audible click will be heard when clip is locked in position.

  1. Completely insert the engine block heater element (1) into the engine block cavity in the nine o'clock position.

    2. Object Number: 2098445 Size: SH
  2. Route the engine block heater harness towards the front of the engine.

    3. Object Number: 2098450 Size: SH

    Note:  Locate the retaining clip close to the throttle body branch. Ensure the engine block heater harness clip is fully attached to the conduit of the engine harness. An audible click will be heard when fully seated.

  3. Attach the engine block heater harness clip, nearest the heating element, between the engine main wiring harness bracket and the throttle body branch.

    4. Object Number: 2098487 Size: SH
  4. Route the engine block heater harness downward towards the bottom of the engine.
  5. Route the engine block heater harness below the transmission shift cable.

    6. Note: Ensure the engine block heater harness clip is fully attached to the conduit of the neutral safety switch harness. An audible click will be heard when fully seated.

  6. Attach the engine block heater harness retaining clip to the neutral safety switch harness branch bracket.
  7. Route the engine block heater harness over the battery harness protector and away from the air cleaner.

    8. Object Number: 2098532 Size: SH
  8. Route the engine block heater harness under the air inlet. Then bring the harness upward along the air inlet towards the fender.

    9. Note: When installation is completed, ensure the engine block heater harness plug bundle is stowed between the resonator and the fender.

  9. Clip the engine block heater harness plug bundle to the resonator attachment flange close to the neck.

Engine Block Heater Replacement Manual Transmission

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2098395 Size: SH
  1. Unclip the engine block heater harness plug bundle from the resonator attachment flange.

    2. Object Number: 2098366 Size: SH
  2. Detach the engine block heater harness retainer from the battery harness.

    3. Object Number: 2098363 Size: SH
  3. Detach the engine block heater harness retainer from the engine harness.

    4. Object Number: 2098539 Size: SH
  4. Disengage the engine block heater element (1) retaining clip from the engine block and remove the engine block heater assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2098539 Size: SH

    Note: Visually inspect that the engine block heater harness plug is fully seated onto the element. Ensure the heating element is fully inserted into the engine block and the retaining clip is engaged. An audible click will be heard when clip is locked in position.

  1. Completely insert the engine block heater element (1) into the engine block cavity in the nine o'clock position.

    2. Object Number: 2098349 Size: SH
  2. Route the engine block heater harness towards the front of the engine.

    3. Object Number: 2098363 Size: SH

    Note:  Locate the retaining clip close to the throttle body branch. Ensure the engine block heater harness clip is fully attached to the conduit of the engine harness. An audible click will be heard when fully seated.

  3. Attach the engine block heater harness clip, nearest the heating element, between the engine main wiring harness bracket and the throttle body branch.

    4. Object Number: 2098366 Size: SH
  4. Route the engine block heater harness under the heater hose.

    5. Note: Ensure the engine block heater harness clip is fully attached to the conduit of the battery harness. An audible click will be heard when fully seated.

  5. Route the engine block heater harness below the battery tray bracket and along the battery harness.
  6. Rotate the clip downwards away from the radiator hose to prevent contact.

    7. Object Number: 2098395 Size: SH
  7. Route the engine block heater harness over the battery harness protector and away from the air cleaner.
  8. Route the engine block heater harness under the air inlet. Then bring the harness upward along the air inlet.

    9. Note: When installation is completed, ensure the engine block heater harness plug bundle is stowed between the resonator and the fender.

  9. Clip the engine block heater harness plug bundle to the resonator attachment flange close to the neck.