Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
5.0L and 6.2L engines
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING
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3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) and 3.7L engines
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, REFER to
INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING
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All engines
- Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
3.5L GTDI and 3.7L engines
- Remove the bolt and the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
5.0L and 6.2L engines
- Remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All engines
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
To install, route the block heater power cable away from hot or rotating components, or the cable can be damaged.