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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  3. Disconnect the (A) block heater wiring from the (B) block heater.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Block Heater Wiring From Block Heater
    G02772967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the block heater.
      CAUTION: Do not loosen the block heater screw more than necessary for removal.
    1. Loosen the screw.
    2. Twist and slide the block heater to release the retainer clip and remove. Discard the retainer clip.
      Fig 2: Removing Block Heater
      G02772968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: To ease installation, coat the block heater seal and the cylinder block hole with grease.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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