Ford 2001 Ranger, Manual

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414-03A-86 414-03A-86 High Voltage/Traction Battery
GENERAL PROCEDURES (Continued)
18. Replace any components that were removed to
gain access to the battery module(s) that were
replaced. The traction battery must be
assembled prior to charging. The battery
modules are grouped as follows 1-7, 17-18,
19-21, 8-11, 34-39, 12-15 and 28-31, 16 and
25-27, and 22-24. Refer to the specific Traction
Battery Module procedure.
19.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force
to remove the temperature sensor, or damage
to the module may occur.
NOTE: If the sensor is difficult to remove,
warm it using a heat gun. Be careful not to
overheat the sensor or the battery module, or
damage to both may occur.
If the battery module that was removed is
equipped with a temperature sensor, remove the
sensor.
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Pull the bottom of the temperature sensor
from the battery module and remove the
sensor.
20. Use a heat gun to warm the temperature sensor
prior to installation.
21. Apply a thin coat of thermal grease to the back
of the thermistor.
22. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force
to install the temperature sensor, or damage
to the module may occur.
Install the temperature sensor on the new
battery module.
1 Position the two prongs on the sensor into
the battery module.
2 Clip the sensor onto the battery module.
23. Position the removed traction battery next to the
vehicle with the 76-pin connector and the
auxiliary load high-voltage connector toward the
front of the vehicle.
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001