Heater-Engine Block: Removal: 4.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Drain Plug - 3.7L/4.7L

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1 - CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUG

2 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND HEAT SHIELD

Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
Drain coolant from radiator, refer to DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM .
Raise vehicle.
Remove engine cylinder block drain plug(s) located on the sides of cylinder block above the oil pan rail. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Engine Block Heater
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1 - ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Remove power cord from block heater.
Loosen screw at center of block heater. Remove heater assembly. See Fig 2.