Ford Ranger EV (2001 year). Manual — part 183

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High Voltage/Traction Battery — Nickel Metal Hydride

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6. Remove the low-voltage harness push pin.

7. Remove the battery hold down bracket.

1 Remove bolts.
2 Remove the bracket.

8. Remove the battery hold down bracket.

1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the bracket.

9. Disconnect the blower thermistor electrical

connector.

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10. NOTE: Two of the bolts secure hold down

brackets to the cover.
Remove the blower cover.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the cover.

11. NOTE: Note the location of the ‘‘P’’ clip that

retains the recirculating blower harness.
Remove the recirculating blower.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the blower

12. Remove the recirculating blower bracket.

1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the bracket.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Traction Battery High Voltage Fuse (250A)

Special Tool(s)

Battery Terminal Cap Opener

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Removal

1. Remove the traction battery. Refer to

Traction

Battery

.

2.

WARNING: The nominal voltage of

the traction battery is 300 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.