Ford Electric Ranger 2001 Manual page 692

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GENERAL PROCEDURES (Continued)
2. NOTE: A crack in the composite enclosure is
more significant than a resin split and requires
repair or replacement of the battery tray. A
crack can be identified as a surface that is
separated or crushed exposing glass fiber ends
or foam core.
A crack in the composite enclosure less than 25
mm (1 in) in length can also be repaired. If the
crack is longer than 25 mm (1 in), or the
damage passes all the way through the case, the
battery case must be replaced.
High Voltage/Traction Battery — Nickel Metal Hydride
1. NOTE: The battery case consists of three main
elements: composite enclosure, metal brackets,
battery locators, and a battery tray seal. The
repair method differs based on what element is
affected.
NOTE: The composite enclosure is a resin
transfer molded (RTM) glass-reinforced
thermoset plastic with an integral foam core.
A minor resin split of scratch on the surface of
the composite enclosure does not need to be
repaired and will not affect the performance of
the traction battery case. A resin split can be
found on the radii or in smooth high gloss
areas.
3. A scratch or split on the surface of the
composite enclosure does not need to be
repaired and will not affect the performance of
the traction battery. If the damage is visible, it
can be blended into the surrounding surface by
lightly sanding the area.
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2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001