Ford Escape: High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables / Removal and Installation - High Voltage Battery Cables - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

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: This procedure provides information about routing, retaining points and connectors of the cable. It does not include the steps for removing components to gain access to the cable.

1. De-energize the high voltage system.
   Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

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

1. NOTICE: High voltage electrical connectors may require unique methods to be disconnected. If not properly disconnected, component damage may occur.

   Refer to: High Voltage Connector Disconnect and Connect (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. 1. Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
   2. Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
   3. Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
   4. Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

1. Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

1. Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

1. 1. Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)
   2. Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

1. 1. Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)
   2. Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. 1. Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
   2. Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
   3. Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
   4. Torque: 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.