Battery

REMOVAL

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. WHEN CHARGING OR WORKING NEAR A BATTERY, ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR FACE AND PROTECT YOUR EYES. ALWAYS PROVIDE VENTILATION.

NOTE
^ When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its fuel trim. The vehicle may need to be driven 18 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the fuel trim.
^ When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, volatile memory information will be lost. Systems affected will have to be programmed by the technician or driver. These systems include radio station presets, clock and customer input keyless entry system codes.

1. Remove battery cables from battery terminals (battery ground cable first).







2. Remove battery heat shield.
3. Remove battery hold down clamp.
4. Remove battery from vehicle.

WARNING: WHEN LIFTING A PLASTIC-CASED 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.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean and neutralize cable terminals, battery tray and battery posts.
2. Neutralize and clean battery tray with a wire brush.
3. Place battery in battery tray with positive and negative terminals in same position as previous battery. Assemble and tighten hold-down hardware to specification. Do not over-tighten.

WARNING: WHEN LIFTING A PLASTIC-CASED 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.

NOTE: Batteries on vehicles have unique terminal positions.

4. Reinstall battery heat shield.
5. Secure cables (positive first) to proper terminals. Tighten to 6-10 N.m (54-88 lb-in). Apply a small quantity of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to terminals.