Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this article.
- Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
- Loosen the block heater retaining screw and remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Route the block heater power cable away from hot or rotating components, or damage to the cable can occur.
NOTE:
Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.
NOTE:
Clean the engine block mating surface with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.