Removal and Installation WARNING:Batteries contain sulphuric acid, avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. 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 for a minimum of 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention. If swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. | -
Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to: Air Cleaner - 1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation) / Air Cleaner - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma) (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation) / Air Cleaner - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4) (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation). | 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). 4 - Battery positive cable terminal clamp cover 7 - Battery retaining bracket 3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. CAUTION:If installing a new battery, only install the specified battery type. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-01, Specifications). Removal Details Item 2 : Battery ground cable terminal clamp | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). | Item 3 : Battery positive cable terminal shield | -
Release the battery positive cable terminal shield locking tangs and remove the shield. | Item 6 : Battery tray extension panel | -
Detach the battery cable retaining clips and remove the battery tray extension panel. | Installation Details Item 5 : Battery positive cable terminal clamp CAUTION:Make sure that the battery positive cable terminal clamp is clean and free of all foreign material to avoid introducing starting and other electrical concerns. | -
Connect the battery positive cable. | Item 2 : Battery ground cable terminal clamp | -
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). | |