Where is the Engine Block Heater Plug Location on My 2013 Lexus RX 350 with a 3.5L V6?

Updated 12/22/2021 | Published 12/21/2021

Question:

Has anyone actually been able to find the slot for the cartridge style block heater on a 2013 3.5 v6 Lexus rx350? All I can find online is its supposed to be front left somewhere and I spent 2 hours yesterday looking for it and couldnt find anything. I took the air intake off and skid plate, looked at it from top and bottom and even used a mirror to peek into the dark areas. Im wondering if its covered up by something like the starter or something else

asked by: Justin

Expert Reply:

According to our available specs on your 2013 Lexus RX 350 with a 3.5L V6, you are correct in saying that the Kat's Heater Custom Fit Engine Block Heater # KH11813 installs into the left front of your engine. However, that location varies slightly depending on if you have a transverse engine block or a conventional engine block. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows the location of these locations on both block styles.

If you are still having trouble locating the plug, feel free to respond to this answer and I will find another method of helping you find it.

expert reply by: Bob C