Home › Manual › Repair and Diagnosis › Engine, Cooling and Exhaust › Engine › Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information › Block Heater Element Position Notice Configuration notice: This reference library was sourced from a manual labeled for a 4WD 5.3L Silverado. The owner's VIN identifies a 4.8L 2WD truck. Verify the engine, drivetrain, emissions label, RPO codes, tank size, bed and wheelbase, procedures, torque specifications, and part compatibility before performing repairs.
Block Heater Element Position Notice Block Heater Element Position Notice Notice: The block heater element must not touch the engine block inner wall in the installed position or damage to the engine block and the block heater could result.