Where Does Block Heater on 2012 Dodge Avenger With 3.6L Engine get Installed

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Does it get installed on the RL or the RR? And does the coolant need to be drained?

asked by: Eric G

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Helpful Expert Reply:

On your 2012 Dodge Avenger, the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater # KH11814 will be installed in the RL position that you see in the accompanying cut out.

Additionally, you do not have to drain any coolant in order to install this heater. I have added a cut out which shows the directions for installing the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater # KH11814.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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