Changing the Battery

[*] Undo 5 plastic fastners securing radiator sealing fence and remove. (Can be done with this in place if extra care is taken not to crease or damage.)[*] Disconnect pump motor cable and pipes from washer bottle if necessary and secure out of the way.[*] Undo the three 10mm head fixings from the battery clamp and remove.[*] Loosen the 13mm head clamp fixing and disconnect the negative (-)cable from the battery.[*] Loosen the 13mm head clamp fixing and disconnect the positive (+) cable from the battery.[*] Secure all cables to ensure a clear path for battery removal.[*] Lift out battery taking care due to the weight and awkward lifting angle. Beware of handles which may break, or use a lifting tool.[*] Dispose of the battery responsibly at a suitable waste collection or recycling centre.[*] Check and clean battery cables and clamps.[*] Check and clean front chassis earthing point, which can be found by tracing the negative battery cable towards the chassis. Coat with petroleum jelly after reconnection.[*] Lower the new battery into position and reconnect cables, positive (+) first.[*] Coat terminals and exposed cable parts with petroleum jelly.[*] Refit battery clamp and tighten fixings.[*] Refit all other components, close front bonnet, and turn systems back on.