Ford Ranger EV (2001 year). Manual - part 187

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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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9. Unclip the battery hold down tie bar cover.

1 Remove the pushpins.
2 Unclip the cover.

10. Remove the battery hold down strap bolt and

pull the straps back.

11. Disconnect the 6+ HVJ.

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Remove and discard the nut.

12. Remove the battery hold down tie bar.

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13. Remove the low and high-voltage harness push

pins.

14. Unclip the battery hold down tie bar cover.

1 Unclip the sense lead connectors from the

cover.

2 Unclip the cover.

15. Remove the battery hold down strap bolt and

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

16. Remove the battery hold down tie bar.

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17. Disconnect the necessary module.

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Disconnect the HVJ cables and discard the
nuts.

18. Using the special tool, remove the module.

Installation

1. NOTE: The arrow on the battery hold down tie

bars must be pointed towards the front of the
traction battery.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Fill the high-voltage jumper connectors with
Nyogel after final tightening of the nuts.