Battery Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IS PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, FIRST DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE, THEN DISCONNECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

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. The affected systems will have to be programmed by the technician or customer. These systems include: radio station presets, clock settings and customer input keyless entry codes.







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







2. Clean battery cable terminals, battery hold down clamps and battery case using an acid neutralizing solution and terminal cleaning brush.







3. Remove battery hold down clamps.
4. Remove battery from vehicle.

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. 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 battery cable terminals and battery hold down clamp with a wire brush. Replace all cables or parts that are worn or frayed.
2. Clean battery tray with a wire brush and scraper.
3. Place battery with positive and negative terminals in same position as previous battery. Assemble and tighten hold-down battery clamp retaining nuts to 3-5 Nm (27-44 lb-in). Do not over-tighten.
4. Connect and secure battery cables (positive first) to proper terminals. Do not over-tighten. Apply a small quantity of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or K or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESA-M1C75-B to each battery post to help prevent corrosion.