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Battery Disconnect And Connect

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Interior Trim Remover
 

Disconnect 

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and connected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to allow the PCM to relearn the adaptive strategy values.
NOTE: When disconnecting the battery to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, disconnect the battery ground cable(s). It is not necessary to disconnect the positive battery cable(s).

Non-Hybrid Vehicles - Battery negative cable 

  1. Release the clips and remove the battery access cover.
    GFD661147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Make sure the positive battery terminal cover is in position while removing the negative battery cable clamp to prevent damage from a short to the positive terminal.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sensor when removing the terminal from the battery post. Do not pry on the terminals or component damage may occur.

    Loosen, but do not remove the nut and position the negative battery cable aside.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

    GFD661148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Non-Hybrid Vehicles - Battery Positive cable 

  3. If equipped. Remove the retainers and the RH side engine compartment cover.
    GFD661149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. If equipped.

    • Remove the retainers.

    • Detach the wiper fluid hose coupling and position aside the wiper hose.

    GFD661150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the retainers and the RH side cowl panel grille.
    GFD661151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Loosen, but do not remove the nut. Release the clips and position the positive battery cable aside.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

GFD661152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. To connect, reverse the disconnect procedure.

Disconnect 

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and connected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to allow the PCM to relearn the adaptive strategy values.
NOTE: When disconnecting the battery to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, disconnect the battery ground cable(s). It is not necessary to disconnect the positive battery cable(s).
NOTE: For PHEV, prior to disconnecting the battery to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, make sure that the vehicle is not plugged into the charge port.

Hybrid Vehicles - Battery Negative Cable 

  1. Release the clips and remove the battery access cover.
    GFD661147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Make sure the positive battery terminal cover is in position while removing the negative battery cable clamp to prevent damage from a short to the positive terminal.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sensor when removing the terminal from the battery post. Do not pry on the terminals or component damage may occur.

    Loosen, but do not remove the nut and position the negative battery cable aside.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

    GFD661148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Hybrid Vehicles - Battery Positive Cable 

  3. If equipped. Remove the retainers and the RH side engine compartment cover.
    GFD661149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. If equipped.

    • Remove the retainers.

    • Detach the wiper fluid hose coupling and position aside the wiper hose.

    GFD661150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the retainers and the RH side cowl panel grille.
    GFD661151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Loosen, but do not remove the nut. Release the clips and position the positive battery cable aside.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

    GFD661152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Hybrid Vehicles - Auxiliary Battery cables 

  7. Remove the luggage compartment floor cover.
    GFD661132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the luggage compartment spare tire cover.
    GFD661153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Third row seats removed for clarity.
    NOTE: Pin-type retainers are located in the rear bin floor of the loadspace armrest trim panel.

    Release the clips and pin-type retainers and remove the loadspace armrest trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD661134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: Make sure the positive battery terminal cover is in position while removing the negative battery cable clamp to prevent damage from a short to the positive terminal.

    Remove the bolt and position the negative battery cable aside.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD661154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Position the battery terminal cover aside. Remove the bolt and position the positive battery cable aside.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

GFD661155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. To connect, reverse the disconnect procedure.
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