Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. 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 & LIFTING .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Draining .
If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.

Fig 1: Locating Underbody Cover & Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2.5L engine
Position the block heater heat shield aside.
3.5L engine
Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the block heater heat shield.
All engines
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
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.
Remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 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 .