Battery removal

[Sinovac]

Can someone please post the pages of the service manual for the battery removal. I misplaced my CD after I moved my office. Check out the quality of the workmanship of this car.

 

[fjpikul]

I think There is an upgrade to a smaller battery and tray. I can't check until late tonight.

 

[68Rcodeman]

Paul. Let me know if I can help. Tried to post what you need. We are close to each other. David

 

[Sinovac]

Thanks David. I really appreciate it.

Frank, I’m interested in that upgrade. Please let me know what you find out. Thank you very much.

All the best,
Paul

 

[fjpikul]

I don't think there is a choice. They now only carry smaller, lighter batteries and the tray has to replaced so it fits.

 

[fjpikul]

Did you see the Schmee you tube video about shipping his car to the USA? They pulled the battery out through the headlight space. Worth a watch.

 

[italianjoe]

I think There is an upgrade to a smaller battery and tray. I can't check until late tonight.

SSM 50693 2017-2021 - Ford GT - Replacement Battery Design Change Requires A Different Battery Tray And LIN Connector - Built On Or Before 22-Sep-2021

Some 2017-2021 Ford GT vehicles built on or before 22-Sep-2021 may need to have a new battery installed for service. A new design service battery has been released and requires a different battery tray and a different local interconnect network (LIN) connector. This is due to the new battery being smaller and will not properly secure in the original battery tray. The LIN connector socket in the new battery is keyed differently and the original LIN connector will not plug in. The LIN connector will need to be de-pinned, so the new connector shell can be installed. When installing new battery part number: MG7Z-10655-A(USA/MEX), MG7Z-10655-B(CAN), MG7Z-10655-C(GCC) MG7Z-10655-D(EU), the following battery tray and LIN connector must be used: battery tray MG7Z-10732-A, LIN connector shell MG7Z-9A624-A. Refer to Workshop Manual,

 

[fjpikul]

Thank you Italian Joe. Exactly the info we needed. You are a true gem. I will buy the first round.

 

[Sinovac]

Thank you Italianjoe. Very much appreciated.

 

[NSXER]

Thanks Italianjoe
Also, where do you guys recommend buying these parts? The price I received from nearest dealer was absolutely crazy! $3K+

 

[italianjoe]

Thanks Italianjoe
Also, where do you guys recommend buying these parts? The price I received from nearest dealer was absolutely crazy! $3K+

Lithium ion batteries are not cheap. Currently with all the the other parts needed its around $3,500.00. I dont know of any other aftermarket places to buy these parts. Hope that helps.

Joe

 

[Gene Cassone]

Explanation above “ new battery installed for services”. Does this mean if we have older larger battery, even if it is functioning fine , we will need to replace it for servicing? ie, dealer accessing the electronics?

 

[italianjoe]

Explanation above “ new battery installed for services”. Does this mean if we have older larger battery, even if it is functioning fine , we will need to replace it for servicing? ie, dealer accessing the electronics?

It just means if you need to replace your battery the older style is no longer available and will need to be updated to the new battery with updated tray and lin connector. Hope this helps.

Joe

 

[PeteK]

^^ This makes me glad I'm keeping my 2005 GT, where a battery is just a battery and anyone can replace it.

 

[italianjoe]

^^ This makes me glad I'm keeping my 2005 GT, where a battery is just a battery and anyone can replace it.

I love them both.....the problem with the older GT's is parts are becoming obsolete and are going to be hard to find. I have been trying to stock some of the parts but finding it very challenging to obtain them at time.

Joe