Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Raise the vehicle.
Disconnect the block heater power cable from the block heater (6A051).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Block Heater Power Cable From Block Heater (6A051)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.

Fig 2: Removing Block Heater

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the block heater.

CAUTION: Make sure the power cable is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components or damage to the cable can occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.