Electrical - AGM/Flooded Battery Replacement
LTB00469NAS131 JULY 2012
SECTION: 414-01
AGM / Flooded Battery Replacement
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
Vehicle batteries (Absorbed Glass Mat [AGM] or flooded) must be replaced 'like for like'. Example: if an AGM battery is fitted, replace only with an AGM battery; if a flooded battery is fitted, replace only with a flooded type battery.
Cause:
Battery replacement.
Action:
In the event it becomes necessary to replace a vehicle battery, refer to the Battery Identification Information outlined below.
PARTS:
Refer to InfoTrail for vehicle battery application information
TOOLS:
IDS with latest IDS-DVD and Calibration File; Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools
WARRANTY:
NOTE: failure to follow the Battery Identification Information may result in the replacement battery Warranty claim being rejected.
NOTE: All battery warranty claims must be supported by a completed Midtronics Battery Tester printout. All battery warranty claims must contain the Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC) in the Business / Technician Narrative section.
No Warranty information available; information supplied is for battery identification and replacement guidance only.
Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply
BATTERY IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
CAUTION:
Unless specifically instructed in any Bulletin // Service Action or via a parts supersession, the replacement battery must be the same type as the one removed from the vehicle: Example: if an AGM battery is fitted replace only with an AGM battery; if a flooded battery is fitted replace only with a flooded type battery.
NOTE:
Always refer to the Battery Care Manual (TOPIx) for battery diagnosis and testing and Workshop Manual section 414-01 for battery replacement information.
1. Use the existing battery label to identify the battery as either 'flooded' or 'AGM'
^ Factory Fit Battery Identification:
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