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Battery check Jaguar XJ 1997 - 2003 | Haynes Manuals

Jaguar XJ

1997 - 2003
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Locate the battery, it is in the boot of this vehicle
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION If using a spanner to tighten the terminal, be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork
Check the battery is generally secure, and if loose, tighten the battery retainer
The battery retaining clamp position
To tighten, a Torx-40 socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing