Ford Ranger EV (2001 year). Manual - part 179

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15. Unclip and disconnect the sense leads located

above battery modules 11 and 10.

16. Remove the six high voltage harness pushpins

and remove the harness.

17. Disconnect the high-voltage sense lead harness

from the battery control module (BCM).
1 Loosen the bolt.
2 Disconnect the connector.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Apply Locktite 242 to the 22 traction
battery cover bolts.

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High Voltage Wiring

Special Tool(s)

Battery Terminal Cap Opener

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High-Voltage Jumper Routing 

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Removal

1. Remove the traction battery. Refer to 

Traction

Battery

.

2. Remove the traction battery cover.

1 Remove the 22 bolts.
2 Remove the cover.

3.

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.

4. Refer to the High-Voltage Jumper (HVJ) wiring

diagram to determine the location of the HVJ to
be replaced.

5. Remove the components necessary to gain

access to the HVJ. Refer to the procedures in
this section.

6. NOTE: The sense lead is a thin orange wire

that is part of the HVJ. 
Disconnect the sense lead connector for the
HVJ being removed.