Block Heater: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Remove the front LH wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Remove the LH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
Detach the block heater electrical connector heat shield.

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NOTE: Access the block heater from the inner fender well.

NOTE: Make sure the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components.

Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

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Remove the block heater.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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