Battery
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Battery removal & replacement
WARNING
ALWAYS remove the starter key before
disconnecting the battery. Failure to do this
could cause a failure of the airbag SRS.
ALWAYS turn the starter switch to position
’0’, switch off all electrical equipment and
remove the key before disconnecting the
battery.
Turn the three turnbuckles anti-clockwise to
release the battery cover.
ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-) terminal
first (when replacing, connect the positive (+)
terminal first). Do not allow the battery
terminals to make contact with metal parts of
the vehicle.
To release the battery from the vehicle, undo
the nuts securing the battery clamping plate
and remove the clamping plate.
When replacing, ensure the battery is fitted
the right way round (positive terminal towards
the centre of the vehicle) and that the
clamping plate is secure. Tighten the clamping
plate nuts until the clamping plate is free from
movement, but do not overtighten.
Replacement batteries
Only fit a replacement battery of the same type
and specification as the original - other
batteries may vary in size or have different
terminal positions, which could cause a fire
hazard when connected to the vehicle’s
electrical system.
Battery disposal
Used batteries should be recycled. However,
batteries are hazardous - you should seek
advice about battery disposal from a Land
Rover dealer or your local authority.
WARNING
Do not reverse the polarity of the battery -
the electrical system may be damaged if the
battery leads are connected to the wrong
terminals.
Keep the battery upright at all times -
damage will be caused if the battery is tilted
more than 45 degrees.
DO NOT run the engine with the battery
disconnected, or disconnect the battery
while the engine is running.
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