Ford Escape 2020-2023 Service Manual / Electrical / Battery and Charging System / Battery, Mounting and Cables / Removal and Installation - Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4

Ford Escape: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Removal and Installation - Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the battery.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).

1. 1.5L Ecoboost vehicles only
  Release the retainer and position the heater hoses aside.
1. Detach the wire harness retainers from the battery tray.

1. Remove the battery tray nuts.
  Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
1. Remove the bolts and the battery tray.
  Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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