Ford Explorer: Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Block Heater

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

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 (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the intake manifold.
   Refer to: Intake Manifold (303-01A) .
   

1. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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: 30 lb.ft (40 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 (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).