How to install tank style engine heater

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Now run the outlet hose behind the brake booster line sticking out the furthest, and connect it to the outlet nipple on the heater (The nipple where to arrow on the heater is pointing). Be sure to use a hose clamp once again!




This is a different view that might show you exactly what is described above.




I didn't have an 8th hose clamp so i had to use zip ties. The top zip tie was placed there to prevent the hose from kinking at that point. I also used a zip tie in the picture above that is connected to the booster line to hold the hose up and prevent kinking.




Ensure all hoses are tightly connected and secure. Attach bracket to sidewall and make sure it is stable.
Run power supply cord through the back of the fuse box, past the battery tray at the top of the next picture...
This picture is looking directly at the right side of the engine bay where the battery would go.




Run the cord from the battery tray, down the side of the radiator, to the bottom grill on the front of the Aveo.
The cord runs from the left hand side of the picture and s curves down next to the radiator and out into the bottom grill of the Aveo.
This picture is as if the driver is looking through the windshield and at the hand in the picture above. (if that makes any sense... haha)




I zip tied the cord to a bridge connection on the upper right side of the opening of the grill in the next picture. Then i ran it along the middle bridge to my license plate.




Then i ran it along the middle bridge to my license plate. I also used a power adapter/connector that takes it from 3 prong to 2 prong in order to plug it into and protect the 3 prongs from the weather. I then zip tied the 2 prong connector to my license plate and plugged the 3 prong into the 2 prong.




Make sure to reconnect everything you disconnected like the radiator, coolant overflow tank, battery, windshield wipers, and anything else you might have taken off in order for easier access.
Make sure to go back through all of the steps i described in order to be sure you reconnected everything.




I recently had my coolant flushed so i am pouring in the coolant i drained but i would recommend to put new coolant in the system. Fill your coolant system slowly through the overflow tank. If you repeatedly squeeze the lower radiator hose, you will pulse coolant through the coolant system and will help the coolant system totally fill up.




Once the coolant level no longer drops in the overflow tank while pulsing/squeezing the lower radiator hose, do one last check of all of the hoses and such.
Start your engine and let it idle on the stands/ramps for a few minutes. Turn off the car to see if any of your connections have leaked.
With a rag laying over the overflow tank cap, very slowly turn the cap and release the pressure inside, fully unscrew the cap and check to see if more coolant needs added. If so add more coolant.
Now take it for a 10-20 minute drive and let the engine reach full operating temperature for about 5 minutes.
Go back home and check the connections again for leaks and check the coolant level again.



There's a light underneath the car making the connector glow haha

It is recommended to put the heater on a heavy duty outdoor timer (a heavy duty indoor timer is okay if parked in a garage). Set the timer to turn your heater on 2-3 hours before you will leave. Any longer period of time is deemed useless because maximum temp is achieved usually within 2 hours.

Sorry if this was a bit hard to follow! I was just trying to make sure all details were brought about!
Good luck with your heater installation! I hoped this helped!