Ford Escape: Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Block Heater

Removal

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

1. Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the catalytic converter.
   Refer to: Catalytic Converter (309-00C Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
   

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

   Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the block heater.
   Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).