Remove the heating element’s access cover mounting screw and pull off the cover.
Fold the insulation back to expose the heating element.
Lift up the tab located at the top of the plastic shield to
release the shield from the thermostat and remove the shield.
Loosen the screws securing the wires to the heating element and disconnect the wires.
Unscrew the heating element from the tank using a heating element socket.
Pull the heating element out of the tank.
Tip: Clean the area around the element opening of any sediment before installing the new element.