Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow - Section M1 BATTERY; Battery-To remove (see Fig. MI)

Rolls- Royce Silver Shadow & Bentley T Series
Workshop Manual
Introduction
The electrical system is negative earth.
Electrical components not described within this
chapter are given in the following list:
Electric gear change actuator
- Chapter T -
Transmission
Electric fuel pumps
- Chapter K -
Fuel System
Air conditioning
- Chapter C -
e.g. Servo inodule, Air conditioning
voltage stabiliser
Exhaust emission control
- Chapter U -
e.g. Primary & secondary
Emission Control
EGR lock-out switches Systems
Chapter M
Chapter M
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
lmportant It is imperative that the negative
(earth) lead
is disconnected from
the battery before commencing work
on the electrical system or
components, or if any electric arc
welding is to be used on the motor
car
THE BATTERYMUSTNOTBECONNECTED
OR DISCONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING.
Battery-To remove (see Fig. MI)
lmportant The acid in the battery is highly
corrosive
- do not spill.
Section MI
BATTERY
FIG. MI ACCESS TO BATTERY
1.
Remove the trim panel covering the battery in
tlie luggage compartment; the panel is h;.ld in
position with contact strip or press studs.
2. Unclip the retaining strap.
3.
Remove the battery cover and small tools tray.
4.
Remove the two battery securing clamps.
5. Disconnect the battery terminals.
6.
Protect the carpet with paper and carefully
lift the battery from the car.