Q: How to service and repair the battery cables on Ford Explorer?
A: Disconnection of the battery represents a necessary first step when performing battery cable service or repair. The vehicle must be placed in NEUTRAL position before you position it on a hoist. The protective cap on starter solenoid terminals should be removed before removing the cable nut that needs 6 Nm (53 lb-in) torque adjustment upon final installation. Organize this sequence by disconnecting the positive cable nut of the starter motor before installation where a 13 Nm torque (10 lb-ft) should be applied. First remove the starter motor ground cable terminal nut then disconnect both starter solenoid wire cable terminal and starter motor positive cable terminal before disconnecting the ground cable terminal nut. Install each fastener to a torque of 27 Nm (20 lb-ft). To set the battery cable engine ground terminal correctly position it aside after removing the bolt before securing the bolt with 47 Nm (35 lb-ft). Disconnect both the A/C compressor electrical connector and the oil pressure sending unit electrical connector system. Place the front cover bracket of the battery cable engine into proper position using 10 Nm (89 lb-in) tightness for installation. Position the battery cable frame bracket aside by removing its bolt and tighten it to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) when reinstalling it. Use tools to disconnect the two generator electrical connectors after you release the battery cable harness locators. Securely locate the protective cover before you remove the nut and relocate the generator B+ terminal aside while tightening it to 8 Nm (71 lb-in). The battery junction box cover should be opened first and the BJB nut needs removal before tightening it to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) at reinstallation. You should disconnect the BJB terminal followed by removing the bolt to set the battery cable body ground terminal aside and secure it with 8 Nm (71 lb-in) torque. The installation process begins with removing the two battery cable harness locators from the battery tray then disconnecting the battery cable harness electrical connector before taking off the battery cables. Follow the inverse process when reinstalling the parts.
Q: How to service and repair the battery cables on Ford Mustang?
A: A hoist-mounted vehicle in NEUTRAL should be the start position to service or repair the battery cables. Rinse off the battery and take out the terminal cover for the starter solenoid. The starter solenoid positive cable terminal requires removal by extracting its associated nut before setting it aside. Reinstall this terminal with a torque of 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). When reinstalling the solenoid wire terminal secure it by tightening it to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). Put the bolt aside to relocate the battery cable harness bracket before tightening it to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft) when restoring it. The battery cable harness locator should be removed from behind the LH cylinder head followed by bolt removal to position the battery ground cable engine terminal. Reinstall the bolt with a torque of 27 Nm (20 lb-ft). Remove the battery cable harness locator located behind the RH cylinder head and bulkhead before removing the bolt to position the body terminal of the battery ground cable aside and tightening it to 10 Nm (89 lb-in). After removing the battery cable harness locator from the RH strut tower users should open the BEC cover and disconnect the bolt before properly positioning the BEC terminal aside and tightening it to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft). Grasp the battery cable harness locator from the engine bracket and slide it to a safe spot before you remove the generator B+ boot and its nut and put the B+ terminal to the side. Secure the terminal with 8 Nm (71 lb-in) torque upon reinstating. The specialist disconnects the battery cable in-line connector while taking off the battery cables. The process ends by doing the reverse of the removal sequence.
Q: How to service and repair the battery cables on Ford Ranger?
A: Service and repair of battery cables should begin by hoisting the vehicle into NEUTRAL position while disconnecting the battery. After uninstalling the bolt and putting the body ground terminal of the battery cable into position secure the bolt to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque at reattachment. Users of the A/C cut-off switch should disconnect it before moving to the battery tray to free the cable locators from their fender and tray positions. Access the battery junction box (BJB) cover before removing its two nuts then place BJB terminal to the side while reinstalling it with 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque. Start by disconnecting the battery cable connector from the fender well and also detach the electrical connector of the A/C compressor if such equipment exists. Push the two battery cable locators off from the A/C compressor and unfasten the nut that will allow positioning the battery cable engine bracket aside while tightening to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Position the battery cable engine ground terminal after removing its attaching nut while securing it to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft) torque setting during reinstallation. Follow these steps for battery cable starter solenoid terminal work by removing the starter solenoid terminal cover then taking out the nut which allows placement of the terminal aside while tightening to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) upon installation. Obtain the nut which allows moving the battery cable starter solenoid wire terminal for a 5 Nm (44 lb-in) torque upon reassembly. The battery cable locator needs to be released from the generator bracket before disconnecting the two generator electrical connectors. Place the generator B+ protective cover to the side before removing the nut and setting the battery cable generator B+ terminal aside and then tightening it to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) when reinstalling. The installation process requires putting back the battery cable in the correct direction using the previously described steps.