Battery And Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery.
The battery and cable system consists of the following components
- battery
- battery cable assembly
- battery tray
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
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Scheme 35: Special Tool(s)
Battery Disconnect
| WARNING | Batteries 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. |
| WARNING | To 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. 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. |
| WARNING | When 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. |
| WARNING | Keep 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. |
| CAUTION | The cooling fan will continue to operate after the engine is turned of to allow the engine to cool. Do not disconnect the battery if the cooling fan is still running or until the engine has cooled. |
- If equipped, remove the battery cover.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Scheme 36: Removal And Installation
- Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(ref-207791-S30088421542005120100000) .
- Remove the battery hold-down clamp bolt and position the clamp assembly aside.
- Remove the battery.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Scheme 37: Removal And Installation
- Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY»(ref-207791-S37876352842005120100000) .
- Remove the battery tray bolts and the battery tray.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Disconnect the battery ground cables. Disconnect the auxiliary ground cables. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery power cables. Disconnect the auxiliary ground cables. Disconnect the battery power cable.
- Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.
- Position the air cleaner aside.
- Disconnect the ground cable.
- Release the battery cables from the retaining clips.
- Disconnect the starter motor solenoid electrical connector.
- Disconnect the engine ground cable.
- Disconnect the engine ground cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-234418) .
- Disconnect the starter motor electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
- Remove the battery cables.
