Battery

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

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.
^ THE BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IS PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FIRST 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. Systems affected will have to be programmed by the technician or driver. These systems include radio station presets, clock, seat memory, mirror memory, window memory and customer input keyless entry system codes.







2. Remove battery heat shield from battery.







3. Clean cable terminals using an acid neutralizing solution and terminal cleaning brush.
4. Remove battery hold down clamps.
5. 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.

6. 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. Tighten to 8-12 N.m (71-106 Lb-In).
4. Install 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.