OEM 2001 Lincoln LS Battery Cable

2001 Lincoln LS Battery Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What safety precautions should be observed when servicing the battery cable on 2001 Lincoln LS?

  A: The battery cable requires careful servicing since explosive gases from batteries can result in personal injuries. Work areas should remain free of lighted substances sparks and flames during battery maintenance because protective eye gear and face coverings must always be worn. The storage area must have sufficient ventilation and batteries containing sulfuric acid need to be placed in locations inaccessible to children. The instant contact between acid and skin or eyes requires immediate water flushing for at least 15 minutes followed by prompt medical assistance. Contact a physician immediately after acid ingestion happens. Start by removing the battery while you remove the Battery Junction Box (BJB) cover after detaching its positive cable attachment nut. The negative cable bolt and harness clips from the luggage compartment cable need to be separated. The task involves removing the rear seat cushion and upper RH B-pillar trim panel and lower RH B-pillar trim cover and scuff plate screws in sequence. First you should detach the RH front and rear scuff plates subsequently remove the RH A-pillar lower trim panel before shifting the carpet out of the way to gain access to the battery cable. The retaining tie straps need removal while you pull the cable through the rear seatback and into the passenger area. The cable requires both the removal of the attachment cover and nut which secures it through the dash hole for extraction. Begin by taking off the protective cover along with nut at the dash panel in the engine compartment then separate the body bolt. Start by removing the right front wheel well splash shield before you unfasten the bolts securing the harness protective tubes and detach the cable protective cover from the starter solenoid while taking off the associated nuts and cable. The installation should proceed by undoing all the steps from removal.