Ford Explorer Quiz
Electrical

General Procedures - Battery Disconnect and Connect

In this manual: Electrical
General Information — 41Chassis — 173Powertrain — 250Electrical — 303Body and Paint — 331
17steps
~102min
4/5difficulty
010203040505.44N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 17

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Interior trim removal tool

Disconnect

Non-hybrid vehicles - battery negative cable

  1. Release the clamps and remove the battery access cover.

  2. NOTICE: Make sure the battery positive terminal cover is in position when removing the battery negative cable clamp to prevent damage from a short circuit to the positive terminal.

    NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the sensor when removing the clamp from the battery terminal. Do not touch the terminals or component damage may occur.

    Loosen, but do not remove, the nut, and set the battery negative cable aside.
    Torque: 48 lb-in (5.4 N·m)

Non-hybrid vehicles - battery positive cable

  1. If equipped.
    Remove the fasteners and the right-hand engine compartment side cover.
  2. If equipped.
    • Remove the clips.
    • Disconnect the washer fluid hose quick connect and set the washer hose aside.
  3. Remove the fasteners and the right-hand hood side panel grille.
  4. Loosen, but do not remove, the nut. Release the clamps and set the positive battery cable aside.
    Torque: 48 lb-in (5.4 N·m)

Connect

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Disconnect

Hybrid vehicles - negative battery cable

  1. Release the clamps and remove the battery access cover.

  2. NOTICE: Make sure the battery positive terminal cover is in position when removing the battery negative cable clamp to prevent damage from a short circuit to the positive terminal.

    NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the sensor when removing the clamp from the battery terminal. Do not touch the terminals or component damage may occur.

    Loosen, but do not remove, the nut, and set the battery negative cable aside.
    Torque: 48 lb-in (5.4 N·m)

Hybrid vehicles - positive battery cable

  1. If equipped.
    Remove the fasteners and the right-hand engine compartment side cover.
  2. If equipped.
    • Remove the clips.
    • Disconnect the washer fluid hose quick connect and set the washer hose aside.
  3. Remove the fasteners and the right-hand hood side panel grille.
  4. Loosen, but do not remove, the nut. Release the clamps and set the positive battery cable aside.
    Torque: 48 lb-in (5.4 N·m)

Hybrid vehicles - auxiliary battery cables

  1. Remove the cargo area floor covering.
  2. Remove the luggage compartment spare wheel cover.
  3. Release the clips and pin retainers and remove the luggage compartment side trim panel.
    Use the general equipment: interior trim remover.

  4. NOTICE: Make sure the battery positive terminal cover is in position when removing the battery negative cable clamp to prevent damage from a short circuit to the positive terminal.

    Remove the bolt and set the negative battery cable aside.
    Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)
  5. Set the battery terminal cover aside. Remove the bolt and set the positive battery cable aside.
    Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)

Connect

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Explorer quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.