Battery Cables - Primary, Gasoline: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 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 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) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

Fig 1: Installing Transmission Cooler Line/Primary Battery Cable Bracket Nut

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Fig 2: Installing Starter Motor/Solenoid Eyelet Terminals

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Fig 3: Installing Primary Negative Battery Cable Ground Nut & Starter Motor Relay Eyelet Terminals

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Fig 4: Installing Battery Tray Bolts

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Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.