Quick answer: Battery Replacement on a 2016–2024 Jaguar F-Pace is rated Moderate and takes about 1-2 hours. You'll need 5 tools for this job, and parts cost about $188. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| 12V Car Battery |
— |
$150.00 |
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| Battery Terminal Cleaner |
05023 |
$10.00 |
|
| Battery Hold-Down Clamp |
Dorman 005-001 |
$20.00 |
|
| Battery Terminal Protector Spray |
CRC 05049 |
$8.00 |
|
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully
1
Prepare the vehicle
The 2016–2024 Jaguar F-Pace has its battery in the TRUNK/cargo area — lift the carpet and remove the spare tire; the battery is underneath the spare. (Some sources say engine bay for certain versions — verify by inspection, but trunk-under-spare is the documented primary location.) You'll need: AGM battery (requires venting in the passenger compartment), 10mm and 13mm sockets. Critical: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Jaguar Land Rover vehicles with IBS need battery registration/configuration via JLR-approved diagnostic tool (Pathfinder/SDD). Without it, the charging profile won't reset. Note: the radio security code may be needed after disconnect — check your owner's manual packet. The transmission may need to 'relearn,' causing altered driving dynamics initially.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
Do not skip the registration — without it the charging profile never resets, and I have seen brand-new AGM batteries killed in a year by a car charging them like the old one. Pathfinder/SDD or an approved tool, no shortcuts.
2
Disconnect negative first
Remove the trunk carpet and spare tire to access the battery underneath. Always disconnect the NEGATIVE terminal first. Use a 10mm wrench. Note the vent tube connection — the battery is in the passenger compartment and must be vented.
3
Remove the hold-down
Remove the battery hold-down (a clamp or bracket under the spare tire) with a 13mm socket; keep the hardware. Disconnect the vent tube. Photograph the label — you need its specs for JLR registration — and note the battery's orientation.
4
Lift out the old battery
Note the orientation and set it on a flat surface. Verify the replacement is AGM with the correct group size — the F-Pace requires AGM; do not install a flooded battery.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
I make it a point to buy AGM, not flooded — the F-Pace requires it, and a flooded battery in the trunk has no business being in a passenger compartment. The venting requirement alone rules it out.
5
Clean the tray
Clean the battery compartment under the spare. Check for moisture — the trunk seal can leak. Inspect the vent tube — must be intact and routed to outside. Ensure the compartment is dry. Check the spare tire and carpet for damage.
6
Install the new battery
Place the new AGM battery in the compartment in the original orientation. Reconnect the vent tube — mandatory for in-cabin batteries — and reinstall the hold-down, tightening securely. Double-check the terminal positions and vent tube routing.
7
Reconnect positive first
Reconnect the POSITIVE terminal first, tighten the 10mm clamp. Then reconnect the negative with the IBS. Apply dielectric grease. This is mandatory — the charging profile must reset. Verify the vent tube is connected. Without registration, the new battery will be improperly charged.
8
Verify and complete
Reinstall the spare tire and trunk carpet. Start the vehicle. Verify registration was successful via diagnostic tool. Check: no battery warnings, all electronics work. The transmission may feel different initially while it relearns — this is normal and resolves after driving.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Not disconnecting the negative terminal first, leading to potential short circuits
- • Forgetting to secure the new battery properly, causing it to shift during driving
- • Neglecting to clean the battery terminals, leading to poor electrical contact
