Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Battery: Service and Repair
General Procedures
BATTERY DISCONNECT
WARNING:
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Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances
to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
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To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing any front or
side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before repairing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the
front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. To deplete the
backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries
and power supplies (if equipped). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Failure to follow these procedures
may result in personal injury.
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When lifting a battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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Keep out of the reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when
working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with the skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician
immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive
strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn its strategy.
Disconnect the battery cables in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
2. To reconnect, reverse the disconnect procedure.
