Ford Escape: Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Block Heater
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
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Remove the catalytic converter.
Refer to: Catalytic Converter (309-00C Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Make sure the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components.
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
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Remove the block heater.
Torque:
41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fill and bleed the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
Flushing
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling
system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine
is operating or the cooling system is hot...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures)...
Other information:
Setting a Memory Preset
Select a station or channel.
Press and hold a memory preset button
on the touchscreen.
Note: The audio mutes briefly while the
system saves the preset and returns once it
is stored.
Note: You can save presets from multiple
sources to the memory preset bar...
Overview
The
center of the electric motor control system is a microprocessor called
the Inverter System Controller (ISC), also known as the SOBDMC
. The Inverter System Controller (ISC) receives inputs from sensors and
other electronic components...