Removal and Installation

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Block Heater Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the block heater.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  
  Fig 2: Removing O-Ring Seal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new O-ring seal.