Block Heater: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Fiesta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Install only a V-lock design block heater.
- Clean the engine block mating surface with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Position the block heater and finger-tighten the nut, making sure the block heater electrical connector points to the 8 o'clock position.
- Tighten the block heater nut.
- Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, REFER to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
NOTE:
Route the block heater power cable away from hot or rotating components, or the cable can be damaged.