Ford Fusion: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery Current Sensor. Removal and Installation
Removal
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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.
Follow the health and safety precautions.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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NOTE:
2.5L shown, other engines similar.
NOTE:
Note the orientation and position of the battery current sensor tape tab.
Index-mark the battery cable at the battery current
sensor. Remove and discard the tape securing the battery current sensor
to the battery cable and remove the battery current sensor.
Installation
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NOTE:
2.5L shown, other engines similar.
NOTE:
The battery current sensor must be installed in the proper position and orientation to function correctly.
With the battery current sensor tape tab pointing away
from the battery, position the battery current sensor to the index-mark
on the battery cable and secure with electrical tape.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
Removal
NOTE:
This procedure provides information about routing, retaining
points and connectors of the cable. It does not include the steps for
removing components to gain access to the cable...
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not remove or install the M8 nut (20 Nm) on the cable
eyelet bolt while the battery monitoring sensor is attached to the
battery post as this causes damage to the sensor, connector, and
possibly the battery post and case...
Other information:
Disconnect
NOTE:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to
use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector
retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the
tube or connector retaining clip may occur...
Deactivation
NOTE:
After vehicle build, some vehicle modules are set in Transport mode including the IPC and the BCM. Transport mode reduces battery drain during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. While in transport mode, the IPC displays TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER
in the message center...