Ford Fusion: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery and Cables - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation
System Operation
The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground system and is a voltage stabilizer for the 12V electrical system.
Component Description
Battery
Vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt, maintenance-free battery.
Ford
Motor Company strongly recommends that all faulty lead-acid batteries
be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger
Use Ford approved battery test equipment.
Midtronics MDX-650 or P-300/P-600/490/1050
Midtronics GRX-3590 or 3000
Midtronics EXP-890
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
If equipped.
Release the lumbar knob retaining clip and remove the lumbar knob.
If equipped.
Release the height adjust handle locking tab and remove the height adjust handle...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
On both sides.
Remove the rivet push pin and the screws from the front of the fender liner...