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3. Using a 8mm wrench, remove the nut and 2 lock washers that secure the ground wire. Cut the wires to the
heater, and remove and discard the female half of the connector.
4. Remove the 2 screws and lock washers (2.5 mm hex key) that secure the reflector and remove the heater
assembly.
5. Remove the 2 nuts and lock washers (5.5 mm wrench) from the back of the reflector and remove the
heating element and heater guard.
6. Install the new heating element and reinstall the guard in the reflector. Thread the wires from the new
heating element through the grommet in the heater housing.
7. Use the 2 mounting screws and lock washers to reinstall the reflector.
8. Mount the new female half of the connector in its mounting. Push the pins from the heating element into
the connector. Route the ground wire straight up from the ground stud and secure it with the lock washers
and nut. Push any slack in the heater wire into the housing.
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