Ford Escape Quiz
Powertrain

Removal and Installation - Block Heater

In this manual: Powertrain
General Information — 26Chassis — 160Powertrain — 323Electrical — 356Body and Paint — 290
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0204060801005541N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Drain the cooling system.
    Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling – General Procedures).
  2. Remove the catalytic converter.
    Refer to: Catalytic Converter (309-00C Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
  3. Disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.
  4. Remove the block heater.
    Torque: 41 lb-ft (55 N·m)

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
    Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Air Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling - General Procedures).

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