Ford Ranger EV (2001 year). Manual — part 185

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High Voltage/Traction Battery — Nickel Metal Hydride

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

5. Install the module. Refer to the appropriate

procedure.

6. Install the traction battery cover.

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Install the 22 bolts.

Traction Battery Module — Modules 2-6

Special Tool(s)

Battery Post Torque Wrench

307-026

Battery Terminal Cap Opener

418-F215

Battery Handles

414-F001

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

Removal

1.

CAUTION: Module replacement

requires a special charging procedure that is
incorporated into the removal and
installation of the module. To replace a
faulty module, follow the Traction Battery
Module Replacement located in the General
Procedures section of this manual.
Refer to

Traction Battery Module Replacement

to begin module replacement.

2.

CAUTION: Disconnect only one HVJ

at a time.
Disconnect the HVJs from the contactor box.

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Open the cap.

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Remove and discard the nut.

3. Wrap the HVJ ends with orange electrical tape.

4. Remove the two-pin high-voltage connector

nuts.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

5. Disconnect the high-voltage interlock electrical

connector.

6. Disconnect the low-voltage electrical connector.

7. Position the contactor box towards the front of

the traction battery.

8. Remove the composite bars.

1 Unclip the connectors.
2 Remove the bolts.
3 Remove the composite bars.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

9. Remove the rear module hold down bracket.

1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the hold down.

10. Unclip the battery hold down tie bar.

1 Remove the pushpins.
2 Unclip the cover.

11. Remove the battery hold down strap bolt and

pull the straps back off the battery hold down
tie bar.

12. Disconnect the 6+ HVJ.

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Remove and discard the nut.