Ford Escape: High Voltage Battery Charging System - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) / Removal and Installation - Charge Port - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Removal
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules. The high-voltage cables and wiring are identified by orange
harness tape or orange wire covering. All high-voltage components are
marked with high-voltage warning labels with a high-voltage symbol.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal
injury or death.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The external high voltage battery charger must be disconnected before performing the following steps.
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
Refer to: High Voltage System Health and Safety Precautions - Overview (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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De-energize the high voltage system.
Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Remove the CSI .
Refer to: Charge Status Indicator (CSI) - Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) (414-03B High Voltage Battery Charging System - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Before disconnecting the high voltage battery
electrical connector, the electrical connector must be cleaned with a
nylon brush and free of debris. Blow any dirt or debris from the
electrical connector with compressed air before disconnecting or
component damage may occur.
NOTICE:
High voltage electrical connectors may require
unique methods to be disconnected. If not properly disconnected,
component damage may occur.
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Clean high voltage battery electrical connector with
a nylon brush. Blow any dirt or debris from the electrical connector
with compressed air.
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Disconnect the charge port electrical connector.
Refer to: High Voltage Connector Disconnect and Connect (414-03A High
Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Remove the bolt, detach the retainers and position the wire harness aside.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the retainers, remove the bolts and the charge port.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Activation
NOTE:
Some regions have charging stations that engage a safety
latch, that positively locks the High Voltage charge cord to the vehicle
charge port until the latch is released...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp(s)
Removal
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system...
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Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
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