3.7Exhaust System..........................86
3.7.1Extensions and Optional Exhausts....
86
3.7.2Exhaust Pipes and Supports.............86
3.7.3Exhaust Heat Shields..........................86
3.8Fuel System.................................88
4 Electrical
4.1Communications Network..........90
4.1.1CAN-Bus System Description and
Interface................................................90
4.1.2Central Junction Box (CJB)................91
4.1.3Circuit Diagram....................................93
4.2Module Communications
Network—Specifications.............94
4.2.1Circit Diagram......................................94
4.3Charging System.........................95
4.3.1General Information and Specific
Warnings...............................................95
4.3.2Power Management Settings...........95
4.3.3Electrical Conversions........................95
4.3.4Fitting of Equipment Containing an
Electric Motor.......................................97
4.3.5Vehicle Electrical Capacity -
Alternator..............................................97
4.3.6Charge Balance Guidelines...............97
4.3.7Circuit Diagrams..................................97
4.4Battery and Cables.....................98
4.4.1Battery Information.............................98
4.4.2Generator and Alternator.................103
4.5Climate Control System.............106
4.6Instrument Cluster.....................107
4.7Horn...........................................108
4.8Tachograph................................109
4.8.1Legislation...........................................109
4.8.2Tachograph Mounting.......................110
4.9Information and Entertainment
System - General
Information—Specifications.......112
4.9.1Radio Connector................................112
4.9.2Possible Accessories.........................113
4.10Cellular Phone............................115
4.11Exterior Lighting.........................116
4.11.1Reversing Lamps...............................116
4.11.2Additional External Lamps................116
4.11.3Lamps – Hazard / Direction
Indication..............................................117
4.11.4Lamps – Front and Rear Fog Lights....
117
4.11.5Lamps for Wide Vehicles...................117
4.11.6Electrically operated Door Mirrors....
117
4.12Interior Lighting..........................118
4.12.1Additional Internal Lamps .................118
4.12.2Additional 'Theatre Lighting' for rear
of vehicle interior................................118
4.13Fuses and Relays.......................119
4.13.1Wiring Specification............................119
4.13.2Auxiliary Fuses, Fuse Box and Relays
(Fuses - Standard).............................119
4.13.3Customer Connection Points..........120
4.13.4Special Vehicle Option Auxiliary Fuse
Box........................................................121
4.13.5Additional Ignition, Instrument Panel
Illumination and Air Conditioning On
Signals.................................................124
4.13.6Relays and Switches.........................127
4.13.7Windscreen wipers...........................130
4.14Special Conversions..................131
4.14.1Vehicle Speed Output (Signal).........131
4.14.2Engine Run Signal (D+ Alternative)....
132
4.14.3Connectors.........................................133
4.14.4Installation and Routing Guides.......134
4.14.5Electrics for Tow bar.........................136
4.14.6Ground Points....................................140
4.14.7Special Vehicle Options (SVO) and
Aftermarket Kits.................................146
4.14.8Additional Vehicle Signals / Features..
147
4.14.9Engine RPM (Revs Per Minute) Speed
Controller.............................................157
4.14.10Adding Connectors, Terminals and
Wiring...................................................162
5 Body and Paint
5.1Body...........................................175
5.1.1Body Structures - General
Information..........................................175
5.1.2Back Panel Removal.........................177
5.1.3Integrated Bodies and Conversions...
177
5.1.4Chassis Cab........................................179
5.1.5Cab Van Floor.....................................185
5.1.6Hydraulic Lifting Equipment for Van,
Bus, Kombi and Chassis Cab..........186
5.1.7Partitions (Bulkhead) - Driver and
Front Passenger(s) Protection on Van,
Bus and Kombi..................................192
5.1.8Racking Systems...............................194
5.1.9Front End Integrity for Cooling, Crash,
Aerodynamics and Lighting.............198
5.1.10Tipper Bodies.....................................199
5.1.11Tank and Dry Bulk Carriers...............199
5.2Body System - General
Information—Specifications......200
5.2.1Van Floor - Load Compartment Tie
Downs for Van ,Bus and Kombi.....200
5.3Body Closures..........................203
5.3.1Load Compartment Interior Lining....
203
5.3.2Security, Anti Theft and Locking
System Security ...............................203
5.4Rear View Mirrors.....................208
5.4.1Mirrors for Wide Vehicles.................208
5.5Seats.........................................209
5.5.1Rear Seat Fixings Positions - Kombi...
209
5.5.2Heated Seats.....................................210
5.6Glass, Frames and Mechanisms...
211
5.6.1Rear Windows....................................211
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1.10 Lifting
WARNING: When lifting the vehicle
with a two post lift for the removal
of the engine/transmission or rear
axle, make sure the vehicle is
secured to the lift using vehicle
retention straps to prevent tilting.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
when lifting the vehicle with two
post lift, vehicle lift arm adapters
must be used under the lifting
points.
when lifting the vehicle with a two
post lift, the maximum kerb weight
must not be exceeded.
It is important that only the correct
lifting and support locations are
used at all times.
Van, Bus and Kombi (Short Wheelbase [SWB], Medium Wheelbase [MWB], Long
Wheelbase [LWB] and Extended Length)
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2.6 Brake System
2.6.1 General
The Brake System must be fully functional when
the vehicle conversion is completed. The vehicle
brake operating modes must be checked,
including warning system and parking brakes.
Brakes are certified to 71/320EEC and ECE R13
requirements as amended.
WARNING: Do not restrict the airflow
and cooling to the brake system
CAUTION: Spoilers and wheel covers
must not affect the brake cooling
performance.
NOTE: Do not obstruct the view of the brake
fluid reservoir level
NOTE: The donor vehicle brake fluid reservoir is
translucent so that it is possible to check the level
of fluid without opening the reservoir which will
reduce the risk of contamination.
The brake fluid reservoir must remain accessible
for servicing and for adding brake fluid.
2.6.2 Kerb Mass Data
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company representative,
or Local Ford Dealer. If they are unable to help
you then please contact the Vehicle Converter
Advisory Service at [email protected].
2.6.3 Brake Hoses General
CAUTION: Make sure that the front
and rear brake hoses are not
twisted and are correctly located
away from body and chassis
components.
Front and rear brake hoses must not rub, chafe
or rest on body or chassis components. There
must be clearance under all operating conditions,
between full compression and extension and full
lock to lock.
Brake lines must not be used to support or
secure any other component.
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3.2 Engine Cooling
3.2.1 Auxiliary Heater Systems
WARNINGS:
Ford coolant additives are
necessary for the complete function
of the system. Only use ford
approved or equivalent specification
component, to withstand any
detrimental effects on the materials.
Do not mount components in front
of the grille or in an area of air flow
around the engine, which could
affect the engine cooling.
CAUTIONS:
Only make connections into the
heater hose between the front cab
heater and water pump return inlet.
Do not exceed the vehicle's original
coolant volume by more than 10%
Only use the manufactures
recommended (or equivalent
specification) coolant
additives/anti-freeze. Do not mix
coolant types.
•Coolant flow to cab heater must have priority
over flow to auxiliary heater or hand wash
facility.
•Coolant tube routing must be below the base
of the degas bottle.
•Use aluminum or plastic tee junction with
swaged or beaded ends to prevent hose blow
off. Reconnect original coolant tube as shown
in view E74570 (in this section) with standard
Ford water hose clip or suitable equivalent
specification clip. Ensure interference fit
between hose and 'T' joint.
•Tube routing must be secured to the body
structure or suitable brackets avoiding
electrical components or wires, hot or moving
parts and brake or fuel system components
•Hose must be heat sleeved with appropriate
material if within 100mm of exhaust
components (for example, manifold or
exhaust gas recirculating).
•The vertical clearance between the critical
cooling components (radiator, fan shroud and
radiator brackets) and both the hood inner
and outer (assembly) panels at design position
shall not be less than 15mm.
•There shall be a minimum clearance of 7mm
between the engine assembly and flexible
components (for example, hoses or wiring
harnesses) affixed to front end sheet metal
hardware, under a maximum engine torque
roll condition.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company
representative, or Local Ford Dealer. If they are
unable to help you then please contact the
Vehicle Converter Advisory service at
[email protected].
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3.8 Fuel System
WARNINGS:
Do not cut into the original fuel
supply lines
Make sure that the modified vehicle
complies with all relevant legal
requirements.
For auxiliary applications requiring a fuel supply,
it is advisable to use the auxiliary fuel supply port
as shown in the figure below.
•The auxiliary fuel supply port is mounted on
the top of the fuel sender unit located on the
top of the fuel tank, for applications such as
an auxiliary heater or fuel fired hand wash
facility.
•Ensure that a suitable fuel shut-off is fitted in
any unique system.
•Refit the Ford hose assembly from the fuel
pump to the fuel line.
•The tube and/or line must be routed
independently and secured to the body
structure or to suitable brackets.
CAUTION: Make sure that sufficient
clearance is maintained for all
driving conditions to all hot and
moving components.
NOTE: Do not fasten anything to existing
electrical components or wires
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The Central Junction Box (CJB) is the prime
control module in the vehicle’s electrical
architecture. It is responsible for management of
most of the vehicle’s lighting, locking and security
systems. The following chart details the
consequences of overloading of the Central
Junction Box.
Maximum Loads on Central Junction Box
Overload ConditionMaximum
Load
Load TypeComponentFunction
Output driver damage5A/100msecRelayLow Side DriverBattery Discon-
nect Switch
Overheat - output shutdown75W@13VBulbLow Side DriverEntry Illumina-
tion
Overheat - output shutdown8A normal, 16A/
10msec in-rush
Electro-mechan-
ical horn
High Side DriverAlarm Siren
Output shutdown if more
than 35mA drawn
25mALogic supplyVoltage trackerAccelerator
Pedal
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
100W@13VBulbRelayBattery Saver
Supply
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
60W@13VBulbRelayLicence Plate
Overheat-output shutdown11W@13VBulbHigh Side DriverCluster Dimming
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
63W@13VBulbRelayPosition Lamp
Left Hand
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
43W@13VBulbRelayPosition Lamp
Right Hand
Overheat-output shutdown3x21W@13VBulbTurn Indicator
Left Hand
Overheat-output shutdown3x21W@13VBulbTurn Indicator
Right Hand
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
15A (fuse
limited)
LatchRelayLock/double
lock
Relay and/or printed circuit
board damaged
5,42A@13V,
2,5mh
LatchUnlock Relay
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4.5 Climate Control System
WARNING: Do not use propylene
glycol based coolant
•Never secure hoses or tubes to the
transmission fill or dip stick or to any fuel
system or brake component
•Do not route heater or refrigerant lines near or
directly over any exhaust system component,
including the exhaust manifolds.
•Avoid routing of hoses in the wheelhouse or
stone kick-up arch. However, if routing is
required in these areas, shield against stone
pecking as appropriate.
•Do not route hoses near sharp edges. Utilize
guards to protect against cutting or chafing.
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4.14 Special Conversions
4.14.1 Vehicle Speed Output
(Signal)
At present, this information is only readily available
as a CAN message. However, on Diesel vehicles
it is possible to access a hard-wired output.
In the engine compartment there are three
connectors on the left hand side (viewed from
driving direction). On left hand drive vehicles, the
three connectors are covered with a plastic
shield that can be easily disassembled. On right
hand drive vehicles there is a special metal
security shield fixed with a shear bolt (part
number 6M5Y-12B539-A*). The vehicle speed
signal is available on pin K1 of the middle (brown)
connector, C2 – see Figure E84720 (Additional
Vehicle Signal / Features). This provides a square
wave-form (50% duty cycle) signal, where a
frequency of 138Hz equates to 100km/h.
Note:-
•A hard-wired vehicle speed signal is only
available on diesel engine vehicles.
•Vehicle speed is derived from one of two
sources, the wheel speed sensor (for vehicles
with ABS etc.) or the vehicle speed signal – in
both cases, these are un-calibrated signals.
According to transmission, drive-line and other
vehicle parameters that are set, the
Powertrain Control Module generates a CAN
message of vehicle speed for all vehicle types.
There is No hard-wired vehicle speed signal
on gasoline (petrol) vehicles.
•There is No automated shift transmission for
V4347/8 (there are no plans to introduce this
later in the program).
•VMT6 transmissions will not support fitment
of a vehicle speed sensor.
Connector Position for Vehicle Speed Signal in the Engine Compartment
In order to avoid electrical issues due to leakage,
and to ensure connector compatibility, a
pre-crimped wire and terminal, available as part
of a wiring accessory kit, should be used (kit part
number KT6C1V-14A411-J*). For further
information see 'Adding Connectors, Terminals
and Wiring' in this manual.
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