Battery Cables-Primary, Gasoline: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Failure to accurately follow the battery reconnect procedures outlined in this section will result in vehicle or component damage.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

Fig 1: Locating Fasteners With Torque Specifications (1 Of 4)

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Fig 2: Locating Fasteners With Torque Specifications (2 Of 4)

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Fig 3: Locating Fasteners With Torque Specifications (3 Of 4)

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Fig 4: Locating Fasteners With Torque Specifications (4 Of 4)

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