Battery - Auxiliary: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the auxiliary battery and case on the transmission jack under the vehicle.
- Install the 2 safety strap bolts.
- Install the auxiliary battery cables and the hold-down wedge.
- Position the cover and install the 2 auxiliary battery case cover bolts.
- Lift the battery and case in position for connecting the safety straps.
- Install the auxiliary battery case to the frame.
- Align the slots in the battery case to the frame, using 3 bolts. (Do not tighten.)
- Move the battery case slightly toward the frame and lower into position.
- Install the remaining battery case-to-frame bolt and tighten all bolts to specification.
- Install the 2 auxiliary harness-to-frame screws.
- Enable the vehicle electrical supply. For additional information, refer to DUAL BATTERY DISCONNECT .
WARNING:
When lifting a battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to accurately follow the battery connect procedures described in this article may result in vehicle or component damage.
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 relearn the strategy.