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Battery Disconnect and Connect

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10654C 

Disconnect 

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and connected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to allow the PCM to relearn the adaptive strategy values.
NOTE: When disconnecting the battery to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, disconnect the battery ground cable(s). It is not necessary to disconnect the positive battery cable(s).

Non-Hybrid Vehicles - Battery negative cable 

  1. Release the clips and remove the battery access cover.
    GFD798946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Make sure the positive battery terminal cover is in position while removing the negative battery cable clamp to prevent damage from a short to the positive terminal.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sensor when removing the terminal from the battery post. Do not pry on the terminals or component damage may occur.

    Loosen, but do not remove the nut and position the negative battery cable aside.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

    GFD798947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Non-Hybrid Vehicles - Battery Positive cable 

  3. If equipped.Remove the retainers and the RH side engine compartment cover.
    GFD798948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. If equipped.

    • Remove the retainers.

    • Detach the wiper fluid hose coupling and position aside the wiper hose.

    GFD798949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the retainers and the RH side cowl panel grille.
    GFD798950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Loosen, but do not remove the nut. Release the clips and position the positive battery cable aside.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

GFD798951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. To connect, reverse the disconnect procedure.

Disconnect 

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and connected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to allow the PCM to relearn the adaptive strategy values.
NOTE: When disconnecting the battery to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, disconnect both the main and auxiliary battery ground cables. It is not necessary to disconnect the positive battery cable(s).
NOTE: For PHEV, prior to disconnecting the battery to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, make sure that the vehicle is not plugged into the charge port.

Hybrid Vehicles - Battery Negative Cable 

  1. Release the clips and remove the battery access cover.
    GFD798946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Make sure the positive battery terminal cover is in position while removing the negative battery cable clamp to prevent damage from a short to the positive terminal.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sensor when removing the terminal from the battery post. Do not pry on the terminals or component damage may occur.

    To interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, Disconnect both the main and auxiliary battery ground cables.Loosen, but do not remove the nut and position the negative battery cable aside.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

    GFD798947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Hybrid Vehicles - Battery Positive Cable 

  3. If equipped.Remove the retainers and the RH side engine compartment cover.
    GFD798948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. If equipped.

    • Remove the retainers.

    • Detach the wiper fluid hose coupling and position aside the wiper hose.

    GFD798949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the retainers and the RH side cowl panel grille.
    GFD798950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Loosen, but do not remove the nut. Release the clips and position the positive battery cable aside.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

    GFD798951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Hybrid Vehicles - Auxiliary Battery cables 

    1. Position the luggage compartment floor covering.
    2. Remove the luggage compartment filler trim panel.
    3. Remove the luggage compartment storage/cupholder assembly.
    GFD798952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the luggage compartment spare tire cover.
    GFD798953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Make sure the positive battery terminal cover is in position while removing the negative battery cable clamp to prevent damage from a short to the positive terminal.

    Remove the bolt and position the negative battery cable aside.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD798954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Position the battery terminal cover aside. Remove the bolt and position the positive battery cable aside.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

GFD798955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. To connect, reverse the disconnect procedure.
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