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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012E 350 V8-5.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYBATTERY CABLESERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERY CABLES
2012 Ford E 350 V8-5.4L
Battery Cables
2012 Ford E 350 V8-5.4LSECTION Battery Cables
Battery Cables
Removal and Installation
1. .
1. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
2. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
3. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
2. .
1. NOTE: The battery cable frame ground is only available for vehicles equipped with a secondary battery.
Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
2. 4.6L vehicles, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
5.4L and 6.8L vehicles, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
3. .
1. Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
4. .
1. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
2. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
3. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.