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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)25 · Electrical
25 · Electrical

Battery

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Battery
ElectricalBattery

Refit

  1. Clean tensioner and mating face.
  2. Fit tensioner and tighten retaining bolts to 25 Nm.
  3. Loosen RH engine mounting through bolt.
  4. Align mounting bracket to engine, fit bolts and tighten to 85 Nm.
  5. Tighten mounting through bolt to 45 Nm.
  6. Fit splash shield to inner wing, fit spacer and tighten screws to 9 Nm.
  7. Fit ancillary drive belt. See this section.
  8. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

BATTERY

Service repair no - 86.15.01

Remove

Battery – Service repair no - 86.15.01
  1. Disconnect both battery leads, earth lead first.
  2. Remove bolt securing battery clamp to battery tray.
  3. Remove battery clamp.
  4. Release and remove battery from vehicle.

Refit

  1. Clean battery terminals and coat with petroleum jelly.
  2. Position battery to battery tray.
  3. Fit battery clamp and secure with bolt.
  4. Position and connect battery leads, earth lead last

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