smokey got the best answerDiagram of how to change the battery of a 1999 Ford Escort zx2?
I not sure of a diagram. Unbolt Negative cable first then the positive. remove any cross bar that hold in place.
The reason I say negative cable first; once it disconnected if you hit your wrench to ground when removing positive you not have a short and spark something.
This link may help, but, I can not find pictures, sorry;
http://www.howtodothings.com/automotive/Diagram of how to change the battery of a 1999 Ford Escort zx2?
http://www.americredit.com/Customers/TooDiagram of how to change the battery of a 1999 Ford Escort zx2?
i would suggest that since you do not know how to do this task, take it to a local repair shop
