Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Raise the vehicle.
Disconnect the block heater power cable from the block heater (6A051).

Fig 1: Identifying Block Heater Power Cable Of Block Heater (6A051)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Screw Of Block Heater

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the block heater.

CAUTION: Make sure the power cable is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components or damage to the cable may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.