Battery removal procedure on a 2004 L322 - I know I have seen it on here but searched and can't find it - can anyone provide a link for me please? (recent cold snap of -10 in sussex has severely affected my 2yr old battery).

thanks
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found it on another site but could have sworn I saw it on here - and I did search honest. "On first name terms with my local Dealer......now."

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dont think there's a specific 'how to' but it has been mentioned nearly as many times as micks funny jokes.  ... - .- -.




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Thanks , just wanted to make sure I did all the necessary waiting time between disconnecting things etc ..... "On first name terms with my local Dealer......now."

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briefly , take key out of ignition, wait an hour , put bonnet into service mode, get a stool to stand on, fit new battery, turn engine on and do a full lock left ,then full lock right....  ... - .- -.




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Disconnecting the battery from a Range Rover L322 … UK Specification RHD

DISCONNECTION:

Turn off the ignition, and remove the key. (Keep the key close by you though, as the alarm may go off and you need to disable it)
Ensure the alarm is disabled.
Wait at least 5 minutes for car systems to shut down such as the SatNav and Fuel Gauge
Yes, now you can lift the bonnet and disconnect the Earth terminal (brown lead)
Now wait 20 minutes for the SRS system to shut down. This is important because of what is to follow!
You have a positive lead running to a fitting on the bulkhead in front of the battery, this fitting is used for connecting jump leads. Undo the nut (13mm) at the back, and release the cable, placing out of the way.
Now unclip the cover for the battery terminal nut and undo the nut until loose.
Now unclip and take apart the multiplug which runs to the positive connector.
Now unclip the cover and undo and remove the nut for the battery disconnect system. Lift off the cable and set aside.

(This is why item 5 is important, as this thing is designed to explode and break the battery connection in the event of a crash, so it works alongside the SRS)


OK, now you can wiggle and remove the positive connector from the battery terminal.
Battery disconnected!



RECONNECTION:

Refit the battery disconnect lead to the positive connector unit and tighten nut.
Refit the positive connector to the battery terminal and tighten nut.
Reconnect the “jump lead” cable to the bulkhead and tighten the nut.
Reconnect the multiplug.
Reconnect the negative terminal and tighten nut.
Start the engine, and allow systems to fire up and do their thing.
Finally, with the engine running, turn the steering wheel from full LH lock to full RH lock. This resets the DSC so it knows about the steering wheel position.
Hopefully, everything back to normal.


This might help you as well ….

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Thanks All, new battery in and old (weighs a ton LR part) battery removed. Only one issue - dropped the bulkhead nut whilst trying to retighten with gloves on Raided the garage and found another. "On first name terms with my local Dealer......now."

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It's on my blog

http://bimma.me.uk/2010/03/12/disconnectin...ation-rhd/ .
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Always wear a good quality pair of safety goggles and gloves when doing battery related work. If the charge does go, it protects your eyes and hands a bit. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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