Ford Explorer: High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables / General Procedures - High Voltage Battery Charging - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

Charging

  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 300 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.

NOTICE: Follow the detailed instructions included with the Ford approved high voltage battery charger.

NOTE: Check OASIS for any applicable service information before beginning the charging process.

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

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02) .
   

1. If necessary, remove the components to access the high voltage battery electrical connectors.
   Refer to: High Voltage Battery - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) (414-03 High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect high voltage battery low voltage connector C4238.
   

1. Connect the black interface cable from high voltage battery charger to the high voltage battery.
   

1. Disconnect the high voltage battery high voltage connector C4236D.
   

1. Connect the orange high voltage interface cable from the high voltage charger to the high voltage battery.
   

1. Turn on the high voltage battery charger. Follow the operating instructions provided with the charger.
   

1. The high voltage battery charger displays the results when charging is completed.
   

1. Turn off the high voltage battery charger following the instructions included.
   

1. Disconnect the high voltage battery charger from the high voltage battery.
   

1. Connect the vehicle high voltage and low voltage high voltage battery connectors C4238 and C4236D.
   

1. If necessary, install the components previously removed to access the high voltage battery electrical connectors.
   Refer to: High Voltage Battery - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) (414-03 High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

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