OEM 2004 Lincoln LS Car Batteries

2004 Lincoln LS Car Batteries Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken When Working with Car Batteries to Prevent Personal Injury and Ensure Safe Handling on 2004 Lincoln LS?

  A: It is important to protect your face and eyes and maintain proper ventilation when working near the battery due to the explosive gases it produces because this situation presents a risk for personal injury. When charging your battery never expose it to open flames, sparks or any lit or burning substance. Contact between sulfuric acid contained in batteries should be avoided with all bodily surfaces and clothing and requires immediate water flushing followed by urgent medical assistance after a 15-minute period. For proper battery lifting practice always use a battery carrier or follow this technician guideline to hold the battery by its opposite corners in order to maintain vent caps functioning when lifting. The procedure to remove the battery includes disconnecting power before using the correct sequence of steps taken from illustrations and tables for individual component removal. The rear battery junction box (BJB) requires placement of its cover in a fully open position. The installer should disengage the positive battery cable from the cable locator at items 14, 15, and 17 then remove screws to open the positive battery cable shield top at item 19. Retiring the generator must follow the instructions noted in item 37 when using 3.9L engines. The installation of the battery follows steps opposite to removal procedures.