OEM 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Battery Cable

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Battery Cable Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the battery cables on 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: Prior to repairing or servicing the battery cables the vehicle must be placed in neutral position and set on a hoist. The battery needs disconnecting followed by removing the protective cap from the starter solenoid terminals and the terminal nut from the wire cable so you can tighten both to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) for reinstallation. The next step requires you to remove the starter solenoid positive cable terminal nut which has to be tightened back to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) after installation. Disconnect the terminals beginning with the wire cable of the starter solenoid followed by the positive cable of the starter solenoid then finish with the nut of the starter motor ground cable terminal before tightening each one to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). The service begins with disconnecting the electrical connectors from the power steering pressure switch and A/C compressor and oil pressure sending unit in sequence. The first nut removal allows you to move aside the engine front cover bracket for the battery cable while tightening it to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) at reinstallation followed by second nut removal to expose the battery cable frame bracket which needs tightening to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) when reinstalling. Detach the battery cable harness locators from the front area of the engine before disconnecting the two generator electrical connectors. The technician should place the protective cover to the side and remove the nut to expose the generator B+ terminal before securing it with 9 Nm (80 lb-in) torque. Release the battery cable harness locator from the generator harness guide and open the BJB cover to remove its two tightened BJB nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) during reinstallation. Take off the BJB terminal after disconnecting it then remove the nut to set the body ground terminal of the battery cable into position before tightening to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). First disconnect the battery cable harness electrical connector at the battery tray before removing the two battery cable harness locators from their position and the battery cables. The procedure for installation follows the steps in reverse order.