Replacement Battery Information/Installation (86/20/97/NAS)

Publication date: 1997-09-19
Reference number: 86/20/97/NAS

REPLACEMENT BATTERY INFORMATION/INSTALLATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 86/20/97/NAS, Date of Issue: September 19, 1997

REPLACEMENT BATTERY INSTALLATION

Model(s): Land Rover Range Rover Classic (LH)

Reference: WSM Section 86

Issue: 1

Group: Electrical

Bulletin Number: 86/20/97/NAS

Date: September 19, 1997

SITUATION

INTERSTATE BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Interstate batteries have replaced Lucas Yuasa batteries for use in Range Rover Classic vehicles.

RESOLUTION

INTRODUCTION OF NEW REPLACEMENT BATTERY

Effective upon depletion of existing stocks of the Lucas Yuasa battery, the Interstate battery MT-34 is the officially recognized Land Rover replacement battery for all Range Rover Classic vehicles. To ensure proper location and retention of this battery, a spacer MUST be positioned inside the original equipment hold-down clamp on the Range Rover Classic.

PARTS INFORMATION

NOTE: The short J-bolt removed from the OEM clamp on 1987-94 vehicles may be used in the installation of the revised battery clamp if it is in good condition.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Qty.
AMR3681	J-bolts (1987-94 MY)	2
AMR3679	Battery Clamp (1987-94 MY)	1
AMR3679S	Spacer (All Years)	1
Locally Sourced MT-34	Interstate Battery	1

REPAIR PROCEDURE

INSTALLATION - 1987-94 MODEL YEAR

CAUTION: Always disconnect the negative battery terminal first during battery removal. Accidental contact of a wrench to any grounded metal part could cause a severe spark and possibly result in personal injury.

Starting with the negative side, disconnect battery terminals.
Remove the old battery and clamping device.
Drill a 3/8" hole in the radiator support. See Fig 1 .
Rust protect exposed surfaces at drilled hole with RTC7769/25.
NOTE: Old hold down clamp MUST be replaced with spacer and new style clamp.
Insert the spacer (AMR3679S) into the new battery hold down clamp (AMR3679), and position clamp and spacer on top of battery. See Fig 2 .
Position the hold down clamp and secure with J-bolts using the original hole for the rear and the new 3/8" hole to anchor the front.
Tighten the J-bolts nuts as follows:
1. Lower hold down nut to 1.4 N.m (12 in-lb).
2. Upper lock nut to 7-10 N.m (62-90 in-lb).
Starting with positive side, install the battery cables.
Torque the terminal clamp bolts to 5.4 - 6.7 N.m (48-60 in-lb).

INSTALLATION 1995 MODEL YEAR ONLY

Starting with the negative side, disconnect battery cables.
Remove the four nuts that secure the battery clamp.
Remove the clamp and the battery.
Position new Interstate MT-34 battery in the vehicle.
Install spacer into battery clamp. See Fig 2 .
Secure battery clamp and spacer with the four nuts.
Starting with positive side, install the battery cables.
Torque the terminal clamp bolts to 5.4 - 6.7 N.m (48-60 in-lb).

Fig 1: Radiator Support - Drill 3/8" Hole

Fig 2: Battery Hold Down Clamp - Spacer, P/N AMR3679S

WARRANTY INFORMATION

86.15.01: Replace battery.

Time: 0.35 hr.

Comp Code: 7E2T

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.