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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
501-039Remover, Power Point SocketTKIT-1998-FLMTKIT-1998-LM
Removal
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...