Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. 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 .
- 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.
NOTE:
Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal or damage to the block heater may occur.
NOTE:
Route the block heater power cable away from hot or rotating components or damage to the cable can occur.