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Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - 2.3L  or COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - 3.0L AND 4.0L .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Block Heater Connector
    G03274986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the block heater.
      NOTE: Do not loosen the screw more than necessary for removal.
    1. Loosen the screw.
    2. Twist and slide the block heater to release the retainer clip and discard the retainer clip.
    3. Remove the block heater.
      Fig 2: Removing Block Heater
      G03274987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 3: Installing Block Heater
    G03274988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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