Ford Escape: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Removal and Installation - Generator Current Sensor

Removal

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

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative battery post.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTICE: When installing the B+ terminal nut to the generator, finger-start the nut before tightening or component damage may occur.

   Remove the B+ wire protective cover and the generator nut. Position the B+ wire aside.
   Torque: 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

1. NOTE: The generator current sensor must be installed in the proper position and orientation to function correctly. Note the orientation and position of the generator current sensor tape tab.

   Disconnect the generator current sensor electrical connector. Index-mark the battery cable at the generator current sensor. Remove and discard the tape securing the generator current sensor to the battery cable and remove the generator current sensor.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.