1998 Ford Explorer Battery Cables

1998 FORD EXPLORER
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JDG527
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1998 Ford Explorer Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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How do I replace the battery cables on a 1998 Ford Explorer?
Jul 21, 2008 at 10:35 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Trick question? REMOVE THE NEGATIVE CABLE FIRST WITH a 10mm wrench, follow the cable to the block and remove the end. Then remove the positive. Put the new positve on and then the negative last!
Jul 21, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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