Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain the cooling system.





2. Disconnect the (A) block heater wire extension from the (B) block heater wiring and remove.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.





4. Disconnect the (A) block heater wiring from the (B) block heater.





5. Remove the block heater.
^ Loosen the block heater retaining screw.

CAUTION: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.

2. Twist and slide the block heater to release the retainer clip and remove. Discard the retainer clip.


INSTALLATION





To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: To ease installation, coat the block heater seal and the cylinder block hole with Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-CK or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-MlC75-B. If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.