LR3 (LA) V8-4394cc 4.4L (2005)
Battery Cable: Description and Operation
Battery and Cables
GENERAL
The battery is located between the bulkhead and the secondary bulkhead, in a protective box, 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 uses a pyrotechnic
attachment, which detaches the battery cable in the event of a crash of a severity to trigger the airbags. For additional information, refer to Restraint
Systems.
All models are fitted with Delphi lead-calcium, maintenance free battery. Each battery is similar in construction with the battery rating varying according
to application. There are two different battery sizes:
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H7 - All petrol variants
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H8 - TdV6
The battery uses 'calcium expanded' technology, which has both positive and negative plates with grids expanded from a strip lead-calcium alloy.
The battery is semi-sealed. Each casing has a vent to allow for thermal expansion and to vent oxygen and hydrogen gases, which are produced under
certain charging conditions.