Ford RANGER 2015 Body And Equipment Mounting Manual page 54

The selected location should be such
that electrical components are above the
800mm water wading level and
protected during off road excursions.
The attachment of the auxiliary battery
should be suitably durable for off road
excursions.
It is important to ensure that the
auxiliary battery fitment does not crush
or cause damage to any wiring either part
of the auxiliary battery wiring or the
vehicle wiring.
It is important that the auxiliary battery
is mounted in a suitable location to
enable easy access for servicing.
Ensure that the auxiliary battery cable is
not kinked and is routed away from
moving parts, exhaust and fuel system
components. All mounting positions
must be securely mounted to the vehicle
body.
The location of the auxiliary battery must
be carefully considered. The auxiliary
battery's weight and its affect on the
vehicle's centre of gravity must be taken
into account when fitting it to an
aftermarket body.
NOTE: Avoid damage to the vehicle and the load
tray during the auxiliary battery fitment.
NOTE: Avoid any interference with operation of
the vehicle lighting system.
NOTE: Ensure that a good ground location is
used; preferably use the ground point provided
on the chassis rail.
Auxiliary Battery Cable
Item
1 Auxiliary Battery Cable
FORD RANGER 2015
NOTE: Ensure that the auxiliary battery cables
and electrical harness extension are suitably
located using grommets, insulation and fixing
points on the vehicle body.
NOTE: Ensure that sufficient ventilation is
provided for the auxiliary battery when located
within enclosed spaces.
NOTE: The addition of an auxiliary battery in a
vehicle with Battery Monitor System (BMS) would
cause both batteries to not reach a state of full
charge. The system will only allow charging of
the batteries during deceleration. Refer to Dual
Batteries with BMS in this section.
The auxiliary battery and temporary carrier must
be completely removed from the frame in
preparation for fitment to the vehicle tray or an
aftermarket body.
The location of the auxiliary battery should be
selected considering that the battery and the
cables within the tray should be protected from
contact with any items that could be placed in
the load tray or within the aftermarket body. For
variants fitted with an aluminium load tray, the
selected location should be such that suitable
space in the load tray is available for use.
The auxiliary battery cable provides a 12V / 125A
charge to the auxiliary battery. The auxiliary
battery cable is routed from the primary starting
battery in the engine compartment, down the
right hand chassis rail and terminates at the
connection to the auxiliary battery wiring harness.
In situations where the auxiliary battery is
relocated, consideration must be made as to the
routing and security of the auxiliary battery cable
location.
Description
Date of Publication: 02/2017