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2012 Fiat 500 GucciFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Heater, Engine Block: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Screw, Block Heater & Power Cord

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Thoroughly clean cylinder block core hole and block heater seat.
Insert block heater assembly (3) into the block.
With block heater fully seated, tighten bolt (2) to 3 N.m (27 in. lbs.).
Connect power cord to block heater (2).

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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