Battery - 4.0L SOHC: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps resulting in personal injury, damage to the vehicle or to the battery. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

BATTERY - 4.0L SOHC REMOVAL STEPS

Part	Steps
Battery cables	1-29
Battery	30-32
Battery tray	30-34

Fig 1: Identifying Removal Sequence Of Battery - 4.0L SOHC (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Identifying Removal Sequence Of Battery - 4.0L SOHC (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Identifying Removal Sequence Of Battery - 4.0L SOHC (3 Of 3)

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.