battery replacement FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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[SV29530(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[SV29535(ALL)05/95]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you
use to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
[SV29540(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if
the brushes are abrasive.
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[SV29610(ALL)05/95]
Battery
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[SV29612(ALL)02/95]
The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery does
not require additional water during its life of
service. The vents are part of the cover and
cannot be removed. For longer, trouble-free
operation, keep the top of the battery clean and
dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are
tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
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[SV29614(ALL)02/95]
If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or
terminals, remove the cables from the terminal
and clean them both with a wire brush. You can
neutralize the acid with a solution of baking
soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you
are done cleaning them, and apply a small
quantity of grease to the top of each battery
terminal to help prevent corrosion.
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[SV29616(ALL)07/95]
Battery replacement
[SV29620(ALL)09/93]
If the original equipment battery requires
replacement (under warranty), it may be
replaced by a Motorcraft Low-Maintenance
battery.
[SV29625(ALL)04/95]
The Low-Maintenance battery has removable
vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and
adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte level
should be checked at least every 24 months or
24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up to
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[SV29665(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[SV29670(ALL)07/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[SV29675(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[SV29690(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[SV29700(ALL)03/01]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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[SV29800(ALL)03/95]
Under normal circumstances, you do not need to
check the fluid level of the transaxle, since your
vehicle does not use up transaxle fluid. Refer to
theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet for
replacement intervals. However, if the transaxle
is not working properly Ð for instance, the
transaxle may slip or shift slowly, or you may
notice some sign of fluid leakage Ð the fluid
level should be checked.
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228 [SV42800(ALL)05/94]6. Rotate the high-mount lamp socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the
housing.
[SV42900(ALL)05/94]
7. Carefully remove the bulb by gently pulling
it straight from the socket.
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[SV43000(ALL)03/95]
To install a bulb:
[SV43100(ALL)05/94]
1. Firmly install the replacement bulb into the
socket.
[SV43200(ALL)05/94]
2. Place the socket assembly in the high-mount
stoplamp housing and turn clockwise to lock
into position.
[SV43300(ALL)05/94]
3. Position the hatchback trim panel and
connect the luggage compartment lamp
electrical connector (if equipped).
[SV43400(ALL)05/94]
4. Insert the trim panel retaining clips into the
locating holes in the hatchback and push
each clip firmly into position.
[SV43500(ALL)05/94]
5. Install the rear wiper motor cover (if
equipped).
[SV43600(ALL)05/94]
6. Close the hatchback and reconnect the
negative battery cable.
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