Battery Cables - 3.5L Duratec (202kW 275PS) 3.5L EcoBoost (235kW 320PS): Removal

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NOTE: This procedure provides information about routing, retaining points and connectors of the cable. It does not include the steps for removing components to gain access to the cable(s).

NOTE: 3.5L EcoBoost engine shown, 3.5L Duratec engine similar.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Electric Motor (C0) - Overview .
Disconnect the battery/batteries. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Single Battery . Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
Remove the front driver seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
Release the clips and remove the lower steering column opening trim panel.

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Press the stop tabs inward and fully lower the glove compartment.

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Release the clips and remove the trim panel.

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On both sides.

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Position aside the selector lever bezel.
1. Lift the back of the selector lever bezel and release the tabs.
2. Lift the front of the selector lever bezel and release the tabs.
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Remove the screws, release the clips, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the lower instrument panel trim panel.

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Remove the covers, screws and the lower center console trim panel.

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Remove the bolts and the support bracket.
Torque

: 18 Nm

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Remove the weatherstrip.

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Remove the caps and the retainers.

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Release the trim pins and remove the driver door step.

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Remove the retainers and position the floor carpet aside to get access to the battery cables.

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Negative battery cable - Dual batteries
1. Torque
  : 8 Nm
2. Torque
  : 22 Nm
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Negative battery cable - Single battery
1. Torque
  : 8 Nm
2. Torque
  : 8 Nm
3. Torque
  : 22 Nm
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Positive battery cable - Dual batteries

NOTE: The high current BJB is serviced as an assembly with the main body harness and is not serviced separately.
1. Torque
  : 12 Nm
2. Torque
  : 5 Nm
3. Torque
  : 8 Nm
4. Torque
  : 8 Nm
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Positive battery cable - Single battery

NOTE: The high current BJB is serviced as an assembly with the main body harness and is not serviced separately.
1. Torque
  : 12 Nm
2. Torque
  : 5 Nm
3. Torque
  : 8 Nm
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All vehicles
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1. Torque
  : 10.5 Nm
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1. Torque
  : 10.5 Nm
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1. Torque
  : 12 Nm
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1. Torque
  : 5.4 Nm
Release the tab and position aside the wire harness assembly.

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1. Torque
  : 12 Nm
2. Torque
  : 12 Nm
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1. Torque
  : 12 Nm
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1. Torque
  : 12 Nm
1. Torque
  : 12 Nm
2. Torque
  : 10.5 Nm
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1. Torque
  : 15 Nm
1. Torque
  : 6.2 Nm
2. Torque
  : 12 Nm
3. Torque
  : 6.2 Nm
4. Vehicles equipped with a secondary generator
5. Torque
  : 6.2 Nm
6. Torque
  : 15 Nm
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1. Torque
  : 12 Nm

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