Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

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