Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the bolt and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
Remove the nut and position the battery cable starter solenoid terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Remove the nut and position the starter motor solenoid wire terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Disconnect the 3 battery cable in-line harness connectors from the engine compartment wiring harness and position aside.
Release the 3 battery cable locators from the engine.
Remove the bolt and position the battery cable transaxle ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Release the battery cable locator from the transaxle stud bolt.
Release the 3 battery cable locators from the LH valve cover.
Position the generator protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Disconnect the generator electrical connector and position aside.
Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch field electrical connector and position aside.
Release the wiring harness retainer from the engine.
Remove the battery cables.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.