Battery Disconnect and Connect

For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM Color Coding .

Depower

NOTE: If it is only necessary to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, disconnect the negative battery cable body terminal only.

Remove the bolt and position the negative battery cable.
Torque: 16 lb.ft (22 Nm)

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Using electrical tape, cover the negative battery cable terminal.

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Disconnect

NOTE: The cowl panel is removed for clarity.

Remove the battery covers.

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NOTE: Positioning a nonconductive cover over the positive battery terminal before loosening the negative battery cable clamp will prevent damage from a short to the positive terminal.
Using a nonconductive cover, position the cover over the positive battery terminal.

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Loosen the nut and remove the negative battery cable from the battery terminal post.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Remove the cover.

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Loosen the nut and remove the positive battery cable from the battery terminal post.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Connect

To connect, reverse the depower or disconnect procedure.
Vehicles with: One-Touch Up and Down Front Windows. Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization .