Ford 2001 Ranger, Manual

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Welding Precautions
4. Remove any electrical modules within 300 mm
(12 in) of the welding area.
The EV requires special care when welding is
performed. The sensitive electric components can be
5. Disarm the passive restraint system. Follow the
damaged by the heat associated with gas welding
procedures outlined in the standard Ranger
and the electrical current from electric resistance
Workshop Manual.
welding. The following steps must be taken before
6. Verify that the ignition is in the OFF position.
any welding is done on the EV.
The traction battery can be stored out of the vehicle
1. Disconnect the 12 volt battery ground cable.
for up to 30 days without the serious damage to the
2. If welding within 300 mm (12 in) of the
battery. If possible, the traction battery should be
traction battery, remove the traction battery
fully charged prior to storage. After thirty days of
storage, the battery should be fully charged. Proper
3. If welding more than 300 mm (12 in) away
storage will maximize traction battery life.
from the traction battery, disconnect the 76 pin
low voltage connector.
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001