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Replacement Battery - Installation

02/14/97

86/01/97/NAS

SUBJECT
PRIDE - Replacement Battery Installation

MODEL
Range Rover 4.0/4.6

AFFECTED VEHICLES
LP 1995 to 1997

DETAIL

Effective upon depletion of existing stocks of the Lucas Yuasa battery (STC8588), the Interstate battery 29H/30H-VHD is the officially recognized Land Rover replacement battery for 1995 to 199797 Range Rover 4.0/4.6 vehicle A minor modification in the positioning of a cable connected to the positive battery terminal is required for the use of the Interstate battery

ACTION REQUIRED





When installing the replacement Interstate battery modify the orientation of the positive terminal clamp bolt and the cable connected to it as shown in the illustration

PARTS INFORMATION

Locally source replacement battery:
Interstate 29H/30H-VHD

PROCEDURE

Removal

1. Release three quarter-turn fasteners securing ring battery cover and remove cover.

WARNING:
During battery removal, always disconnect the negative battery terminal first. Accidental contact of wrench to any grounded metal part could cause a severe spark, possibly resulting in personal injury.

2. Disconnect negative and positive battery terminal.

3. Remove nuts and bolt securing battery clamp and remove clamp.

4. Remove battery

Installation

1. Install battery.

2. Configure positive battery cable terminal clamp a shown in illustration

3. Connect positive battery terminal and torque clamp bolt to 5.4-6.7 Nm (48-58 lbf.in.)

4. Connect negative battery terminal and torque clamp bolt to 5.4-6.7 Nm (48-58 lbf.in.)

5. Install battery clamp and torque fasteners:

^ Rear lower nut 1.7-2.3 Nm (15-20 lbf.in.)
^ Rear upper lock nut 7-10 Nm (62-89 lbf.in.)
^ Front bolt 22-28 Nm (16-20 lbf.ft.)

6. Install battery cover and secure.

WARRANTY

Normal warranty procedures and policies apply.

COMP CODE

SRO

86.15.01 - Time 0.35 hr.
Replace battery