Ford 2001 Ranger, Manual

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414-03A-141 414-03A-141 High Voltage/Traction Battery
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Removal
1. Remove the battery control module (BCM).
Refer to Battery Control Module (BCM) .
2.
WARNING: The nominal voltage of
the traction battery is 312 volts. The buffer
zone must be set up and insulated rubber
gloves and a face shield must be worn.
Failure to follow these precautions may
result in severe personal injury or death.
Observe the EV-specific precautions. Refer to
Section 100-00 .
1 Set up the buffer zone.
2 Test and wear the insulated rubber gloves.
3 Wear the face shield.
3. Remove battery modules 17-21.
•
Unclip and disconnect the heating element
electrical connectors.
•
Remove the separator plates.
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Remove and discard the high-voltage jumper
retaining nuts.
•
Use the Battery Module Lifting Tool to
remove the battery modules.
4. Replace the faulty battery module(s). Refer to
Traction Battery Module Replacement .
Installation
1. The battery module replacement procedure
contains the battery module installation.
2. Install battery modules 17-21.
•
Use the Battery Module Lifting Tool to
install the battery modules.
•
Install and tighten new battery module nuts
using the Battery Post Torque Wrench.
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Install the separator plates.
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Connect the heating element connectors.
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Clip the connectors into the separator plate.
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001