Replacement Batteries For Service

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All service replacement batteries must have the battery condition checked within 24 hours of receipt and controlled on a 'First In First Out' basis to ensure batteries are not allowed to age unnecessarily.

For batteries in storage and not yet fitted to a vehicle, they must be stored in a cool/dry environment, not in direct sunlight or under any direct heat source. Any batteries exhibiting any forms of damage or corrosion must not be fitted to any vehicle. Any batteries which are dropped must be scrapped, this applies even if no external damage is apparent.

The battery condition must be checked every 30 days in accordance with the battery test process utilizing a JLR approved tester as outlined in the Equipment section (Section 5) of this procedure .

Any actions must be carried out in accordance with the table shown in the Determining Battery Condition section (Section 6) of this procedure . The details must be recorded on the New Vehicle Storage Form which is part of the new vehicle storage document.

For additional information, refer to: New Vehicle Storage Form (Vehicle Transportation Aids and Vehicle Storage, Description and Operation).