Battery Test Torque Specifications

2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8

Labor Time:0.2 hours

Torque Values (24 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Battery Hold-Down Bolt	14	10	Do not overtighten
Battery Hold-Down Bolt	14	10	Do not overtighten
Battery Hold-Down Bolt	14	10	Do not overtighten
Battery Terminal Bolts	8	6	Clean terminals
Battery Terminal Bolts	8	6	Clean terminals
⚠️ Battery Terminal Bolts	8	6	Clean terminals
Cover Screws	14	10	—
Cover Screws	14	10	—
Cover Screws	14	10	—
⚠️ Ground Cable Bolt	17	13	—
Ground Cable Bolt	17	13	—
Ground Cable Bolt	17	13	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for battery test on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 5 Nm (4 lb-ft).

There are 24 torque specifications for battery test on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.