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How to replace the car battery on a Jaguar XJ

We show you how to replace the car battery on an older model Jaguar XJ (X350)

Car Ownership

Electrify your cat

Jaguar has always been synonymous with high-end technology, even their older models relied heavily on electronic tech that would place a drain on the battery as it aged.

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Replacing the old battery is actually very straightforward and can be done in just a few minutes with minimal tools, let us show you how it's done.

 

You will need: 

  • Replacement battery of correct amperage and frame size
  • 10mm wrench
  • 12mm wrench

 

Let's get it done:

 

1. Open the boot and lift the floor mat

 

2. Locate the negative terminal and use the 10mm wrench to undo and remove it

 

3. Use the 10mm to undo and remove the positive terminal

 

4. Use the 12mm to remove the battery hold-down clamp

 

5. Exchange the battery and re-assemble everything in reverse

 

NB - Removing the battery will erase all the settings on the onboard computer and infotainment. To avoid this use a memory saver before starting

Images from Jaguarforums

 

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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