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

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Block Heater

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

Removal

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

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).

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

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

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

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

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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).

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