You will either find nothing or a screen. I assume it worked fine when new I don't exactly test my battery clamp bolts on a regular basis but after five years the bolt that pulls the little wedges together and the tightening strap were corroded into a single lump. Take a screwdriver an place between the two sides of the clamp just outside of the battery post, then twist the screwdriver to loosen the clamp up. You stick them into the 4 holes in the radio and just wiggle it and pull it out. My clamp is a folded copper or copper plated thingie with dual sliding wedges? Since then I have had to clean and treat them 2 more times, approximately every 2 months.
This may take a few tries to get the radio loose, but be patient - maybe get one side at a time released and then sliding it out. Use a small screwdriver again on the front of the red reflector … to tilt it upwards then slide it forward to unlatch the back tab. If the battery in your 2008 Ford Edge has crusty white or green build-up and corrosion on the clamps, posts or terminals, you can improve the performance and lifespan of your battery significantly by cleaning it. Not the answer you're looking for? In some Edges, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. I have removed the nut but cannot remove the bolt as it has to be removed downward and the battery is in the way. They have one bolt a piece. It won't remove comple … tely due to the shifter.
It will give you a shock. I had to clean them just to get the bolts and clamps to work. I have a 2008 Edge that I purchased about 6 months ago. Use a small screwdriver on the front of the panel that houses the electric door locks and windows to tilt it upwards, then slide it forward to unlatch the back part. There are several screws at the top between the dash pad and the window that hold the top of the dash. As an act of protest, I have chosen to redact all the comments I've ever made on reddit, overwriting them with this message. Replacing the battery in your Edge involves removing the terminals.
We look forward to helping everyone with their car repairs and questions, but please take the time to read this sidebar. Always use safety glasses and gloves whenever working with the battery. Remove the screw on either side that has the shifter panel attached. Hopefully that should take care of the problem. They're all the way in when you feel them hit an indent, or a bit of 'click'. Take out ash tray, unscrew two visable screws.
Pull the rubber retaining strap off the battery tray. Why, do you think I offered this as a separate answer? Worked on the damn thing for two hours before giving up and calling a tow truck. Remove ring and slide ignition switch out through the underside of the dash. I sprayed the battery and terminals multiple times and scrubbed the terminals with a wire brush and rinsed with water. They're all the way in when you feel them hit an indent, or a bit of 'click'.
The corrosion was so bad at the beginning that the clamps were completely frozen. On the 2012 Ford Escape the negative battery cable clamp is very different from the positive cable clamp. Check power to the blower motor connector. I'll sometimes use a wide putty knife or something similar to spread the load. If the motor doesnt work at all at any fan speed, make sure the wiring harness that plugs into the motor under the hood is clean and tightly installed.
The clamp is still blocked by the split bars and will not allow the clamp to be lifted and removed. . The hot side is red. These are by your feet in the front. Content Guidelines Please be polite. If it still doesnt operate, sometimes tapping on the blower motor housing will kick it on, but if that doesnt work, you may have to replace the blower motor. If they're all good, does the blower work only on high speed? Does anyone have any ideas? I use the felt washers on my batteries now.
Should have taken all of 45 minutes, including buying the new battery. The second time I did it I coated the posts and terminals in grease and then sprayed the stuff on them, it still corroded. I also had a trim panel under the steering column that had to be removed. Remove the positive wire lead bolt from the battery with a Phillips screwdriver. If not the battery will get replaced with a maintenance-free battery like I usually run.