Could someone please tell me how to disconnect the battery? I have removed the nuts from the screw posts, but cannot get the cables off. I have to do some work to the underhood fuse box and need these to have no juice. Thank you

 

Remove negative cable first.
Replace negative cable last.

Try tapping the cable ends sideways back and forth.

Be sure to clean the cable ends and the terminal posts before putting back together

Silverfox

 

No need to remove the nuts, loosen. They are tapered to tighten.

 

x2 what they said - also you only need to remove the NEGATIVE post connection (leave the positive side connected).

It's best not to mess with the positive post as if it shorts out with a wrench etc to ground while the negative post is still connected, one can get seriously hurt.

 

All good advise, you loosen the nut and move the post side to side- back and forth at the same time pulling up on it gently. Negative cable is all you have to remove really but better to remove both. As stated, clean the inside of the cable end AND the battery post ... now my 2 cents worth... I like die-electric grease on both parts and next time you want have any problem!
Helps tons with corrosion and helps with making a good contact last longer. Lastly DO NOT over tighten the battery end nut! Making sure it will be easier next time.


It's also a good time to check for leaks in the wheel well area. Check the rubber drain hoses for the rear area of the sun roof. NO sun roof on yours (lucky) then check around the tail lights for leaks. . . . . OK, rear hatch/door closed, you got inside and watch the area as other person washed the tail light area down with a hose. Mine was leaking so bad it would fill the wheel well half full and almost got to the battery top, not good. Leaks at tail lights is what I found!


Last thing is to check the spare tire and the jack... may need them some day and I hope it
has lots of air in it... two tires without air does not make for a good day.


Hope the electric job goes well.... Regards, JC

 

You forgot to put a folded rag on the hatch latch to avoid a lock out.