BELT TENSION
Vehicles are equipped with automatic drive belt tensioner. Drive belt does not require adjustment. Inspect condition and tension of generator drive belt prior to performing any on-vehicle charging system tests. Replace belt and/or repair tensioner mechanism if necessary.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
- Verify battery condition.
- Inspect accessory drive belt and tensioner.
- Check all connections for looseness or corrosion.
- Inspect appropriate fuses and fusible links. See «FUSE IDENTIFICATION»(ref-142207-S29890781452002072300000) table. FUSE IDENTIFICATION Fuse Identification Location Continental Mega Fuse (175-Amp) Battery Junction Box Fuse No. 2 (20-Amp) Battery Junction Box Fuse No. 4 (40-Amp) Battery Junction Box Fuse No. 5 (10-Amp) Fuse Junction Panel Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis Gray Fusible Links Connected To Battery Junction Box Fuse No. 2 (30-Amp) Battery Junction Box Fuse No. 15 (10-Amp) Central Junction Box Explorer & Mountaineer MEGA FUSE (175-Amp) On Battery Junction Box ALT SYS (30-Amp) Battery Junction Box Fuse No. 5 (50-Amp Maxi) Battery junction box Fuse No. 15 (7.5-amp) Fuse Junction Panel Town Car Gray Fusible Links Connected To Battery Junction Box Fuse No. 2 (40-Amp) Battery Junction Box Fuse No. 12 (15-Amp) Fuse Junction Panel Fuse No. 13 (15-Amp) Battery Junction Box
ALL EXCEPT EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Generator Mounting Bolts | 15-22 (20-30) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
| Generator Support Bracket | 71-106 (8-12) |
| Generator Terminal B+ Nut | 62-79 (7-9) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (ALL EXCEPT EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER)
EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| A/C Manifold Bracket Nut | 11-16 (15-22) |
| Generator Mounting Bolts | 30-40 (40-55) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
| Generator Terminal B+ Nut | 80-106 (9-12) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER)
