Battery - removal and refitting

Starting and charging systems / Battery - removal and refitting

Removal
1 The battery is located under the bonnet on the right-hand side of the bulkhead (see illustration).

2.1 The battery is located under the bonnet, on the right-hand side of the bulkhead

2 Loosen the battery terminal clamp nuts and disconnect the negative lead followed by the positive lead.

3 Unscrew the bolt and remove the battery retaining clamp.

4 Lift the battery from its platform and remove it from the engine bay.

Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but make sure that the leads are fitted to their correct terminals, and do not overtighten the lead clamp nuts or the battery retaining clamp bolt.

Finally, smear a little petroleum jelly on the terminals and clamps to prevent corrosion.