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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYENGINE BLOCK HEATERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L
Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Block Heater
NOTE: 3.5L shown, 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) similar.
Removal and Installation
All engines
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair.
3.5L engine
2. Remove the RH catalytic converter.
3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine
3. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.
4. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
All engines
5. Remove the block heater cover.
6. NOTICE: Make sure that the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components, or damage to the wiring may occur.
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
7. Remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.