Ford Explorer Quiz
Electrical

Removal and Installation — Battery

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General Information — 41Chassis — 173Powertrain — 250Electrical — 303Body and Paint — 331
4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
0102030405075N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery/batteries.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
    1. Disconnect the vent hose from the battery.
    1. Fully loosen and remove the battery hold-down bolt and clamp. Remove the battery.
      Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. When installing a new battery, use a scan tool to perform a Battery Monitoring System (BMS) reset after the battery has been disconnected and reconnected.

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