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Battery, Mounting and Cables Land Rover Range Rover Sport I

Charging System 11 illustrations ~611 words

SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecificationLand Rover Part No.
Battery - 4.2 and 4.4 liter petrol engines
Voltage Capacity Reserve capacity12 75 amp/hour, 690 amps 150 minutesYGD500030
Battery - 2.7 liter diesel engine
Voltage Capacity Reserve capacity12 90amp/hour, 825 amps 190 minutesYGD500040

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

DescriptionNm
Battery clamp bolts5
Battery terminal nuts5
Battery tray nuts12
Auxiliary battery tray nuts12

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: BATTERY AND CABLES
Scheme 1: BATTERY AND CABLES
ItemPart NumberDescription
1Transit relay
2Battery
3Vent pipe
4Positive (+VE) battery cable
5Megafuse
6Power feed to the Battery Junction Box (BJB)
7BJB
8Negative (-VE) battery cable

OVERVIEW

The battery is mounted in a protective box, located in the engine compartment, on the passenger side. It sits in a tray and is secured with clamp plates and bolts.

The battery terminal posts allow for the battery cables to be connected with clamp type connections.

The battery positive terminal is fitted with a mega fuse, which is a 400 Amp device housed in a black fuse carrier, integral to the battery clamp. Power feed to the BJB is taken from a tap on the battery clamp before the mega fuse.

In the event of a crash the mega fuse is designed to blow, this isolates the power from the generator and starter motor, but allows power to be delivered, via the CJB, to the rest of the vehicle.

There are two different battery sizes

  1. H7 - All petrol variants
  2. H8 - All diesel variants

The battery has a vent pipe to allow for thermal expansion and to vent oxygen and hydrogen gases, which are produced under certain charging conditions.

When removing the battery, ensure the alarm is disarmed and the ignition is switched off. Always disconnect the negative terminal first and then the positive. When refitting the battery, always fit the positive terminal first followed by the negative.

If the battery requires recharging, always use an approved constant current charger, designed for lead-calcium batteries. DO NOT use a fast charger, as permanent damage to the battery may occur.

Delivery Mode

The vehicle is fitted with a transit relay which must be removed before delivery of the vehicle to the customer. This is a disposable device and NOT for use by the customer. This relay fits in series with the battery and ground; it disconnects the battery from the vehicle's ground and thus eliminates quiescent current during delivery. The relay must be removed before delivery to the customer. The connector to the relay has a permanent live feed and therefore must be stowed on the given stowage point.

For additional information, refer to Charging System information.

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Scheme 2: REMOVAL
Scheme 2: REMOVAL

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Scheme 3
  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: «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover-sport/i-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information__specifications) information.
  4. Disconnect the battery positive cable.
  5. Remove 2 bolts securing the battery clamp and remove the clamp.
  6. Remove the battery.

INSTALLATION

  1. 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).

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Scheme 4: REMOVAL
Scheme 4: REMOVAL

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Scheme 5

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Scheme 6
  1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to: «Battery»(/land-rover/range-rover-sport/i-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
  2. Remove the engine compartment upper heat shield. Remove the screw. Release the 2 clips.
  3. Remove the battery compartment side wall. Release the battery positive cable and grommet. Release the four clips.
  4. Release the heater pipes. Remove the retaining screw.
  5. Remove the battery tray. Remove the three retaining nuts.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the nuts to 12 Nm (9 lb.ft).

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: REMOVAL
Scheme 7: REMOVAL

Scheme 8

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Scheme 8

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
Scheme 9

Scheme 10

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Scheme 10
  1. Remove the battery cover. Release the 2 clips.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover-sport/i-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information__specifications) information.
  3. If installed, remove the auxiliary battery.
  4. Remove the engine compartment upper heat shield. Remove the screw. Release the 2 clips.
  5. Remove the auxiliary battery compartment side wall. Release the battery positive cable and grommet. Release the four clips.
  6. Release the A/C pipes. Remove the retaining screw.
  7. Remove the auxiliary battery tray. Remove the three retaining nuts.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
Scheme 11
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the nuts to 12 Nm (9 lb.ft).

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