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Battery, Mounting and Cables Ford Five Hundred I

Charging System 5 illustrations ~692 words

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Voltage12 Volt
Cold cranking amps (CCA) measured at -18°C (0°F)540 CCA (standard) 600 CCA (optional)
Battery amps rating58 amps/hr (standard) 68 amps/hr (optional)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Battery cable terminal nuts7
Battery hold-down clamp bolt8
Battery junction box (BJB) cable nut5
Battery positive terminal cable end nut5
Battery tray bolts10
Body ground cable bolt12
Engine ground cable bolt12
Generator B+ cable nut8
Starter B+ cable nut12

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Battery and Cables

Vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt maintenance-free battery.

The battery and cable system consists of the following components

  1. battery
  2. battery cable assembly
  3. battery tray

Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.

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Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOL(S) Micro 490 Digital Battery Analyzer 162-00004, or equivalent

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Scheme 19: Special Tool(s)
Scheme 19: Special Tool(s)

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. VISUAL INSPECTION CHART Mechanical Electrical Battery Battery mounting Battery cables Battery posts
  3. If an obvious cause for a concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the fault is not visually evident, proceed to the pinpoint test.

PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST

  1. A1 TEST THE BATTERY CONDITION NOTE: No battery with a red test-eye should be replaced. The red eye only means the battery is discharged, not necessarily defective. NOTE: Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings. Verify the battery condition using the Battery Analyzer. Is the battery OK? Yes : If the meter reads GOOD BATTERY, RETURN the battery to service. REFER to «CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information) . If the meter reads GOOD-RECHARGE, CHARGE the battery and RETURN it to service. REFER to «CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information) . If the meter reads CHARGE & RETEST, fully CHARGE and RETEST the battery. No : If the meter reads REPLACE BATTERY, INSTALL a new battery. If the meter reads BAD CELL-REPLACE, INSTALL a new battery.

Battery Disconnect

WARNINGBatteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGTo avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before repairing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. Failure to follow these procedures may result in personal injury. Refer to the appropriate information to determine location of the front air bag sensors. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGWhen lifting a battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGKeep out of the reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with the skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. To connect, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable. To connect, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  3. To connect, reverse the disconnect procedure.

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Scheme 20: Battery and Battery Tray - Exploded View
Scheme 20: Battery and Battery Tray - Exploded View
  1. For additional information, refer to the «PROCEDURES»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .

Removal and Installation

WARNINGBatteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGKeep out of the reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near batteries to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with the skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGWhen lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps resulting in personal injury, damage to the vehicle or to the battery. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables__battery-disconnect) .
  2. Remove the bolt and the battery hold-down clamp. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  3. Remove the battery.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
  2. Disconnect the battery cable harness locators from the battery tray.
  3. Remove the 4 bolts and the battery tray. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 21: Battery Cables
Scheme 21: Battery Cables

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
  2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables__battery-disconnect) .
  3. Remove the bolt and position the body ground cable aside. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the nut and position the battery junction box (BJB) cable aside. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  5. If equipped, disconnect the battery cable harness electrical connector from the BJB wiring harness.
  6. Disconnect the battery cable harness locators from the battery tray.
  7. Remove the starter terminal cover, the starter B+ cable nut and position the battery cable harness aside. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the engine ground cable bolt. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  9. Disconnect the battery harness locators from the top of the transaxle and engine wiring harness.
  10. Remove the engine ground cable bolt. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  11. Remove the starter terminal cover, the starter B+ cable nut and position the battery cable harness aside. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  12. Disconnect the battery cable harness locators from the front of the transaxle.
  13. Disconnect the battery cable harness locators from the top of the transaxle.
  14. Disconnect the battery cable harness locators from the valve cover.
  15. Remove the pin-type retainer and position the generator boot upward to gain access to the generator electrical connectors.
  16. Position the protective boot aside, remove the nut and generator B+ cable. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  17. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  18. Disconnect the battery cable harness in-line electrical connector.
  19. Remove the battery cables.
  20. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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