Disconnecting batteries to work on vehicle

2006 FORD E-SERIES VAN
135,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • TURBO • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRYONWAR
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I am replacing the starter solenoid and need to disconnect the batteries there are two on the rear passenger side and was wondering if there was a way to disconnect the power without having to lower both batteries. The vehicle is a 2006 ford e350 SD diesel with the 6.0 Thanks
May 18, 2015 at 5:39 PM
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you only need to disconnect the negative battery cable on frame it connects both batteries...see pic
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May 19, 2015 at 6:08 AM
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