Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair
Block Heater
Removal and Installation
1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire
Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
3. Disconnect the block heater electrical connector and position aside.
4. NOTE: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.
Loosen the block heater retaining screw and remove the block heater.
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To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and
procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Make sure the block heater electrical connector is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components, or damage to
the cable can occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
