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battery removal
need to disconnect battery in order to remove the starter motor to fit pin while changing the cambelt.will this affect anything when I reconnect it?any advice on starter removal would also be a big help.thanks for any info
19th Jun 2011 8:32 pm
The Transformer
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Think you should just make sure that the car is totally asleep before disconnecting but let others comment too
19th Jun 2011 8:37 pm
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You must allow the car to go to sleep (all dash warning lights off etc, do it with the bonnet open so you don't wake the car up again whilst going for the bonnet release) before disconnecting the battery, otherwise the car will have a hissy fit on reconnection.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Wait for the
on the instrument cluster to go out before you disconnect the battery leads.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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19th Jun 2011 8:41 pm
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All models are fitted with Delphi lead-calcium, maintenance free battery. Each battery is similar in construction with the battery rating varying according to application. There are two different battery sizes:
H7 - All petrol variants H8 - TdV6
H8 - TdV6
The battery uses 'calcium expanded' technology, which has both positive and negative plates with grids expanded from a strip lead-calcium alloy.
The battery is semi-sealed. Each casing has a vent to allow for thermal expansion and to vent oxygen and hydrogen gases, which are produced under certain charging conditions.
The battery incorporates an integral, temperature compensated hydrometer to provide a visual indication of the relative density and level of the electrolyte. The indicator shows different colours to show battery condition as follows:
GREEN – shows that the battery is charged and in a serviceable condition
DARK (turning to black) – shows that the battery is in a low state of charge and requires recharging
CLEAR or YELLOW – the battery is no longer serviceable and must be replaced.
If the battery shows CLEAR or YELLOW the battery has an internal fault. Do not attempt to charge or jump-start the vehicle with the battery in this condition.
When removing the battery, ensure that the alarm is disarmed and that the ignition is switched off. Always disconnect the negative terminal first and then the positive terminal. When refitting the battery, always fit the positive terminal first followed by the negative terminal.
If the battery requires recharging, always use an approved constant current charger, designed for lead-calcium batteries. DO NOT use a fast charger, permanent damage to the battery may occur.
Battery (86.15.01)
Removal
1 . Secure the hood in the service position.
Release the support struts.
2 . Remove the battery cover.
3 . Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to : Battery, Mounting and Cables, 414-01.
4 . Disconnect the battery positive cable.
5 . Remove 2 bolts securing the battery clamp and remove the clamp.
6 . Remove the battery.
Installation
1 . NOTE :
Apply petroleum jelly to the battery terminals.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Tighten the battery clamp bolts to 5 Nm (4 lb.ft).
Tighten the battery terminals to 5 Nm (4 lb.ft).
Specifications
CAUTION: The vehicle status and battery condition must be established before attempting battery disconnect/connect. Reference must be then made to the following table to establish the relevant procedure to be followed.
Disconnect battery Connect battery
1. If possible, apply parking brake or alternatively, chock wheels 1. Ensure that all electrical loads are switched OFF
2. Switch off ignition 2. Connect battery leads - GROUND lead last
3. Wait 2 minutes for engine management system to 'power down' 3. Switch on ignition
4. Open the hood 4. Operate parking brake switch several times until parking brake warning lamp is extinguished
5. Disconnect battery - GROUND lead first
Procedure 2
Disconnect battery Connect battery
1. Unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm using the 'plip' button 1. Ensure that all electrical loads are switched OFF
2. Enter the vehicle, turn the ignition key to position II, apply the parking brake or chock the wheels and then turn the ignition key to position 0. Remove the key to 'power down' the ICE system 2. Connect battery leads - GROUND lead last
3. Wait 2 minutes for engine management system to 'power down' 3. Switch on ignition
4. Open the hood 4. Operate parking brake switch several times until parking brake warning lamp is extinguished
5. Disconnect battery - GROUND lead first
NOTE :
1. Disconnect battery - The door unlock process initialises the ICE system.
Procedure 3
Disconnect battery Connect battery
1. Unlock the vehicle from the left hand front door using the key 1. Ensure that all electrical loads are switched OFF
2. Enter the vehicle, turn the ignition key to position II, apply the parking brake or chock the wheels and then turn the ignition key to position 0. Remove the key to 'power down' the ICE system 2. Connect battery leads - GROUND lead last
3. Wait 2 minutes for engine management system to 'power down' 3. Switch on ignition
4. Open the hood 4. Operate parking brake switch several times until parking brake warning lamp is extinguished
5. Disconnect battery - GROUND lead first
NOTE :
1. - Disconnect battery - The door unlock process initialises the ICE system
NOTE :
1. Connect battery - If there is insufficient capacity in the battery to disarm the alarm, the alarm may sound on reconnection of the battery - Step 3 will disarm the alarm
Procedure 4
Disconnect battery Connect battery
1. Enter the vehicle, turn the ignition key to position II, apply the parking brake or chock the wheels and then turn the ignition key to position 0. Remove the key to 'power down' the ICE system 1. Ensure that all electrical loads are switched OFF
2. Wait 2 minutes for engine management system to 'power down' 2. Connect battery leads - GROUND lead last
3. Open the hood 3. Switch on ignition
4. Disconnect battery - GROUND lead first 4. Operate parking brake switch several times until parking brake warning lamp is extinguished
Procedure 5
Disconnect battery Connect battery
1. Enter the vehicle, turn the ignition key to position II, apply the parking brake or chock the wheels and then turn the ignition key to position 0. Remove the key to 'power down' the ICE system 1. Ensure that all electrical loads are switched OFF
2. Wait 2 minutes for engine management system to 'power down' 2. Connect battery leads - GROUND lead last
3. Open the hood 3. Switch on ignition
4. Disconnect battery - GROUND lead first 4. Operate parking brake switch several times until parking brake warning lamp is extinguished
NOTE :
1. Disconnect battery - If the remote control module (RCM) is not functioning, it will be necessary to manually unlock the vehicle using the key.
Vehicle Jump (Emergency) Starting - Using Another Vehicle
Carry out the following operations in the sequence given
1. Connect one end of the BLACK (-) booster cable to the GROUND (-) battery terminal of the DONOR vehicle
2. Connect the other end of the BLACK (-) booster cable to a good earth point e.g. unpainted metal surface or engine mounting at least 0.5 m (20.0 in) from the battery or fuel lines on the DISABLED vehicle
3. Connect one end of the RED (+) booster cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of the DONOR vehicle
4. Connect the other end of the RED (+) booster cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of the DISABLED vehicle
5. Start the engine of the DONOR vehicle and allow it to idle for a few minutes
6. Start the engine of the DISABLED vehicle
7. Allow engines of both vehicles to idle for a few minutes then switch off the engine of the DONOR vehicle
8. Disconnect the RED (+) booster cable from the battery of the PREVIOUSLY DISABLED vehicle
9. Disconnect the RED (+) booster cable from the battery of the DONOR vehicle
10. Disconnect the BLACK (-) booster cable from the earth point of the PREVIOUSLY DISABLED vehicle
11. Disconnect the BLACK (-) booster cable from the battery of the DONOR vehicle
WARNING: During normal use, batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe explosions and capable of causing serious injury - keep sparks and naked lights away from the engine compartment.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to start the disabled vehicle if it is suspected that the electrolyte in the battery is frozen.
WARNING: Suitable eye protection must be worn when working in the vicinity of the battery.
WARNING: Take care when working near rotating parts of the engine.
WARNING: Prior to attempting to start the disabled vehicle, ensure that the parking brake is applied or suitably chock the wheels. Ensure that 'P' - PARK - Automatic Gearbox or NEUTRAL - Manual Gearbox is selected.
CAUTION: Ensure that all electrical loads are switched OFF prior to connecting booster cables and disconnect booster cables prior to using any electrical equipment.
CAUTION: Ensure that the battery of the DONOR vehicle is of 12 volt capacity and that all electrical loads on the disabled vehicle are switched OFF prior to connecting booster cables.
CAUTION: Ensure that there is no physical contact between the donor and disabled vehicles other than the booster cables.
Vehicle Jump (Emergency) Starting - Using a Slave Battery/Starting Aid
Carry out the following operations in the sequence given
1. Connect the end of the BLACK (-) booster cable to the ground (-) battery terminal of the vehicle
2. Connect the end of the RED (+) booster cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of the vehicle
3. Start the engine of the vehicle and allow it to idle
4. Disconnect the RED (+) booster cable from the battery terminal of the vehicle
5. Disconnect the BLACK (-) booster cable from the battery terminal of the vehicle
WARNING: During normal use, batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe explosions and capable of causing serious injury - keep sparks and naked lights away from the engine compartment.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to start the disabled vehicle if it is suspected that the electrolyte in the battery is frozen.
WARNING: Suitable eye protection must be worn when working in the vicinity of the battery.
WARNING: Take care when working near rotating parts of the engine.
WARNING: Prior to attempting to start the disabled vehicle, ensure that the parking brake is applied or suitably chock the wheels. Ensure that 'P' - PARK - Automatic Gearbox or NEUTRAL - Manual Gearbox is selected.
CAUTION: Ensure that all electrical loads are switched OFF prior to connecting booster cables and disconnect booster cables prior to using any electrical equipment.
CAUTION: Ensure that the slave battery/starting aid are of 12 volt capacity and that all electrical loads on the disabled vehicle are switched OFF prior to connecting booster cables.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Starter Motor (86.60.01)
Removal
1 . Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to : Battery, Mounting and Cables, 414-01.
2 .
WARNING : Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 . Remove the engine undershield.
For additional information, refer to : Front End Body Panels, 501-02.
4 . Release the fuel cooler.
Remove the retaining bolt.
5 . Reposition the fuel cooler and the fuel filter housing.
Remove the two retaining bolts.
6 . Remove the wiring harness retaining bolt.
7 . Remove the starter motor retaining bracket.
Remove the four retaining bolts.
8 . Reposition the starter motor.
Remove the two retaining bolts.
9 . Remove the starter motor.
Reposition the rubber insulator.
Remove the two starter motor harness retaining nuts.
Installation
1 . Install the starter motor.
Tighten the battery positive terminal integral connector retaining nut to 11 Nm (8 lb.ft).
Tighten the solenoid terminal integral connector nut to 7 Nm (5 lb.ft).
Reposition the rubber insulator.
2 . Reposition the starter motor.
Install the two retaining bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb.ft).
3 . Install the wiring harness retaining bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
4 .
CAUTION : The starter motor retaining bracket must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Install the starter motor retaining bracket.
Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
5 . Reposition the fuel cooler and the fuel filter housing.
Install the two bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
6 . Attach the fuel cooler.
Install the bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
7 . Install the engine undershield.
For additional information, refer to : Front End Body Panels, 501-02.
8 . Connect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to : Battery, Mounting and Cables, 414-01.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Location: Kent
Posts: 1523
I’m planning to disconnect my battery to carry out some work on the car shortly.
Could someone confirm that the advice above /method of preparing car for battery disconnection stands for a 2015 D4? Ie open bonnet and wait for car to go into sleep mode (I propose to wait for an hour).
Would appreciate advice
ThanksGary
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7th Nov 2019 12:04 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
Make sure you have just one battery before carrying out any work, some later vehicles have two.
7th Nov 2019 7:14 am
Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1523
Thanks!
Yes I have the small stop start battery too.
CheersGary
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