Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY TRAY .
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Remove the fuse junction box cover.

Fig 1: Removing Fuse Junction Box Cover
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Remove the cables.
1. Remove the nuts and the cable.
2. Release the lock clip and pull down on the connector.
Fig 2: Removing Cables
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Remove the bolt from the inner fender.

Fig 3: Removing Bolt From Inner Fender
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Remove the bolt holding the ground cable to the transaxle.

Fig 4: Removing Bolt Holding Ground Cable To Transaxle
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Disconnect the harness clip.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Harness Clip
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Disconnect the harness clip at the back of the engine.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Harness Clip At Back Of Engine
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Remove the cable clip from under the battery support.

Fig 7: Removing Cable Clip From Under Battery Support
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the cable ends from the starter solenoid.
1. Remove the upper nut.
2. Remove the lower nut.
Fig 8: Removing Cable Ends From Starter Solenoid
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Remove the nut and the cable end from the generator B+ connector.

Fig 9: Removing Nut And Cable End From Generator B+ Connector
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Remove the battery cable harness assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.