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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  3. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  4. Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Block Heater Electrical Connector (6.0L Diesel)
    G02764982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the block heater.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new O-ring seal.
    • Fig 2: Block Heater Tightening Specification
      G02764983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.