Land Rover Defender: Startup Battery Disconnect and Connect
GENERAL PROCEDURES
CHECK
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
1. Always refer to the health and safety precautions before carrying out this
procedure.
2. Note the preset radio frequencies.
3.
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- Note the position of the front row right seat.
- Reposition the front row right seat to get access to the startup battery
access cover.
4.
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- Release the access cover from the 2 grommets.
- Reposition the access cover.
5.
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Remove the access cover.
6.
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- Loosen, but do not fully remove the nut(s).
- Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
ADJUSTMENT
1.
CAUTION:
Make sure the startup battery ground cable is correctly installed.
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- Connect the startup battery ground cable.
- Tighten the nut(s).
Torque: 6Nm
2. Install the access cover.
3. Reposition the front row right seat to the noted position.
4. Complete the door window motor initialization procedure.
5. Enter the preset radio frequencies.
6. Reset the clock to the correct time.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Startup battery
Torque Specifications
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 1
NOTE:
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SAFE TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT FORM FOR HYBRID BATTERIES
WARNING:
Do not do any work on the high voltage electric system until the high voltage
system on the vehicle is
powe
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FOREWORD
Every Company has a duty to make sure that it has in place adequate health
and safety arrangements to protect
persons from the inherent Hazards associated with its
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and
free from foreign material. When
disconnected all openings must be sealed.
NOTE:
This procedure contains illustrations showing cert
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
NOTES:
This procedure contains illustrations for left side components, right
side components are similar.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clar
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