Set car on fire, call insurance agent.
Take both cables off. Remove old battery. Put new battery in. Put cables back on.
Disconnect and remove existing cables Replace with new cable using the routing used by original cables + from battery to starter solenoid - From battery to good engine ground
Remove cables from battery Remove + cable from the starter solenoid Remove the - battery cable from engine ground install new cables using the same routings as original
Begin by removing the positive cable from your battery. Remove the cables from the front of the starter. Remove the starter retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new Ford starter.
Loose or corroded battery cables? Seized engine? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Bad neutral or clutch safety switch?
Just simply remove mounting bolt and cables and remove old battery under hood. There may also be a battery under the passenger side mounted to the frame. You will need to remove the bolts holding battery case to frame. There are cables to prevent battery case and battery from falling. Once dropped done, remove both cables and mounting bolt for battery. Remove old battery and replace with new.
What type of battery do i need for a 2002 ford focus
Unbolt it from the engine after you take it off the battery. Reverse the procedure with the new one.
Replace the starter solenoid which is attached to the positive battery cable. Also clean both battery cables and inspect the cables while you are cleaning them.
Disconnect the battery, remove the engine cowl, remove the spark plugs cables, boots and plugs on the drivers side of the engine, replace with new spark plugs and attach the boot and cables. Do the same on the passenger side of the engine, replace the engine cowl, and connect the battery.
heres the procedure straight from the ford repair manualBattery CablesRemovalAll vehiclesDisconnect the battery ground cables. Disconnect the auxiliary ground cables.Disconnect the battery ground cableDisconnect the battery power cables. Disconnect the auxiliary ground cables.Disconnect the battery power cable.Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connectorDisconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.Detach the air cleaner and secure to one sideDisconnect the ground cableDetach the battery cables from the retaining clipsDisconnect the starter motor solenoid electrical connectorDisconnect the engine ground cable. Raise and support the vehicle.Disconnect the starter motor electrical connectorsDisconnect the generator electrical connectorRemove the battery cables To install, reverse the removal procedure
IF... you're sure the battery's good, (have you tried jumping it? If you can jump it it's almost surely the battery) check/clean the cables and ends. The ticking sound you hear is usually associated with either a dead battery or a bad battery cables.