Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All engines
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
- Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
- Remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
NOTE:
Make sure that the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components, or damage to the wiring can occur.
4-cylinder engine
V6 engine
All engines