Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Both Engines

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this service information.
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
6.2L Engine
Remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
6.8L Engine

NOTE: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal. The nut can fall off inside the engine and damage the cooling system.

Loosen the block heater retaining screw and remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
Both Engines

NOTE: Route the block heater power cable away from hot or rotating components, or the cable can be damaged.

NOTE: For 6.8L engines, clean the engine block mating surface with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this service information.