Ford Escape: Voltage Converter/Inverter / Removal and Installation - Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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.
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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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NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new
module after installation.
Upload the DCDC configuration to the scan tool by following the scan tool on-screen instructions.
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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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Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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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 the 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 high voltage battery electrical connector from the DCDC .
Refer to: High Voltage Connector Disconnect and Connect (414-03A High
Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Detach the retainers and position the wire harness aside.
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Remove the terminal cover.
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Remove the nut and position aside the wire.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Clamp the coolant hoses.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
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Disconnect the coolant hoses.
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Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the wire
harness retainers from the studs and position aside the harness.
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Remove the stud bolts and the DCDC .
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
Installation
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Make sure the brackets slide retainers are properly positioned.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If replacing the module, download the DCDC configuration information
from the scan tool to the new DCDC following the scan tool on-screen
instructions.
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Bleed the cooling system.
Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Electric
Powertrain Cooling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), General Procedures).
Removal
WARNING:
Disconnect the 12 volt battery before servicing the direct
current to alternating current (DC-AC) inverter or alternating current
(AC) powerpoint to prevent the risk of high voltage shock...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
WARNING:
Disconnect the 12 volt battery before servicing the direct
current to alternating current (DC-AC) inverter or alternating current
(AC) powerpoint to prevent the risk of high voltage shock...
Other information:
Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off
Push the lever up or down to
switch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position to
switch the turn signal lamps off.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the
turn signal lamps flash three times...
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space
Press the active park assist button.Note: Active park assist
does not recognize
parking space lines and centers your vehicle
between objects.
Press the active park assist icon on the
touchscreen.
Select perpendicular parking...
Categories
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
Displaying the Master Access Code
To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

Remove the rubber mat.
Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
Press the push button ignition switch
once and wait a few seconds.
Press the push button ignition switch
again and remove the key.
Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
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