Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Block Heater Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the block heater.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  
  Fig 2: Removing O-Ring Seal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new O-ring seal.