Ford Fusion: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery Disconnect and Connect. General Procedures
Disconnect
NOTE:
Removing the negative battery ground cable at the LH strut tower will not disable the vehicle's electrical system.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected and connected, some
abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its
adaptive strategy. The charging system set point may also vary. The
vehicle may need to be driven to relearn its strategy.
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Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS), Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12D Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt and the battery hold-down bracket.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Position the battery.
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NOTICE:
If equipped with a battery monitoring sensor, 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.
NOTE:
Battery cable shown without a battery monitoring
sensor, battery cable with a battery monitoring sensor similar.
NOTE:
When disconnecting the battery cable to interrupt
power to the vehicle electrical system, disconnect the battery ground
cable only. It is not necessary to disconnect the positive battery
cable.
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Loosen the nut and position the negative battery cable.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Position the positive battery cable cover, loosen the nut and position the positive battery cable.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
Connect
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Charging
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury...
Check
NOTE:
No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA
(0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories.
Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or
damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a
painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Pull the lever toward you to
operate the windshield washers.
When you release the lever, the wipers
operate for a short time. When activated,
a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after
the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
Note: You can switch courtesy wipe on or
off in the information display...