Battery - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The battery is located on the left-hand side
of the engine compartment on a bulkhead
platform.
2 Disconnect the leads at the negative (earth) terminal by undoing the retaining nut and removing the bolt. Disconnect the positive terminal leads in the same way.
3 Undo the bolts securing the two battery clamps and remove the clamps.
4 Lift the battery from its location, keeping it in an upright position to avoid spilling electrolyte on the paintwork.
Refitting
5 Refitting is the reverse sequence to removal.
Smear petroleum jelly on the terminals when refitting and always connect the positive lead first and the negative lead last.
See also:
Electrical fault finding - general information
Refer to Chapter 12. ...
Starter motor - testing in the vehicle
1 If the starter motor fails to operate first
check the condition of the battery.
2 Check the security and condition of all
relevant wiring.
Solenoid check
3 Disconnect the battery negative lead ...
Speed sender unit - removal and refitting
The speed sender unit is similar to that
used with the fuel computer described in
Chapter 12. ...