Battery Replacement

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.

REMOVAL







1. Remove battery cables from battery terminals.

WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT IS SERVICED. TO DEPLETE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE FOLLOWED BY 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 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, seat memory, mirror memory, window memory and customer input keyless entry codes.







2. Clean battery cable terminals using an acid neutralizing solution and terminal cleaning brush.







3. Remove battery hold down clamps.
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.

5. Test battery with Rotunda Battery and Anti-Freeze Tester 014-R1060 or equivalent and determine if it should be:
- placed back in service.
- recharged before placing back in service.
- replaced with a Motorcraft or equivalent battery.

INSTALLATION







1. Clean 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 in battery tray with positive and negative terminals in same position as previous battery. Assemble and tighten hold-down hardware so battery is secure. Do not over-tighten.







4. Secure cables (positive first) to proper terminals. Tighten battery terminal bolts/nuts to 7-10 Nm (62-88 Lb-In). Do not over-tighten. Apply Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to terminals.