The electric element is gone, so you have to remove the cover from your water heater. It will be a metal cover, usually with a couple of spring loaded tabs that you pull out a bit and turn inline with the slot in the cover. Then, you can identify the brand and model that you have. Before touching anything, make sure there is no power at the heater, by switching off the breaker and panel switch. The Suburban units use a screw in heating element, that has two terminals. This is covered by a black plastic cover, and you may have to remove a gas line to access the cover. I found it very helpful to spend the few dollars to get the socket/wrench that you use with a screwdriver to remove the element. The element has a rubber gasket that is between the element flange and the housing. Whatever the brand and model, download the manual for your specific heater from the manufacturer's web site.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402 Montana
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC
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