BATTERY EARTH LEAD - R+R

Operation 5530B22 · BATTERY AND LEADS

Removing

- Position the vehicle on the lift.

- Open the bonnet.

1. Disconnect the negative terminal (1a) from the battery after having loosened it by rotating the cam lever (1b).

Take care whilst opening the lever on account of the release device.

2. Undo the nut (2a) and disconnect the earth lead (2b) from the anchorage on the left knuckle.

1. Undo the bolt (1a) and disconnect the earth lead (1b) from the gearbox.

2. Keep the battery earth lead.

Refitting

- Check that the battery earth lead is not damaged and test the electrical continuity.

1. Position earth connection (1a) on the gearbox and secure with bolt (b).

1. Position anchorage (1a) on the left knuckle and secure with the nut (1b).

2. Make sure that the release/attachment lever is in the opening position.

3. Fit the terminal on the battery pole and press it down fully.

4. Tighten lever (4a) and check that lead (4b) follows the correct path without setting up tension or having to be forced.

Exert a slight pulling force to check that the terminal is correctly attached.

- Close the bonnet.

- Test the operation of the electrical system.