V8 vantage 2007 - battery replacement
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After 12 years my battery has finally died a death. Amusingly is managed to get my work bag into the boot before I disconnect the trickle charger.
I had a rather frantic morning jump starting the car as I couldn’t get back into the boot! Funnily enough I was discussing the merits of a small lithium jump starter only a week ago...
Please can anyone avail to me the specs of the battery I need. The handbooks stuck in the glove compartment! How challenging is it to remove and replace?
I had a rather frantic morning jump starting the car as I couldn’t get back into the boot! Funnily enough I was discussing the merits of a small lithium jump starter only a week ago...
Please can anyone avail to me the specs of the battery I need. The handbooks stuck in the glove compartment! How challenging is it to remove and replace?
019 Battery 100Ah
Something like this?
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/bulbs-blades-bat...
(other battery sellers are available.....)
Something like this?
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/bulbs-blades-bat...
(other battery sellers are available.....)
I did mine recently too. I paid 130 though!
The slide off brackets that hold the battery are a nuisance depending how much the carpet is in the way. That’ll become clear when you do it.
It’s a small space to work but nothing too bad. Although I seem to remember not wishing to do it again soon lol
The slide off brackets that hold the battery are a nuisance depending how much the carpet is in the way. That’ll become clear when you do it.
It’s a small space to work but nothing too bad. Although I seem to remember not wishing to do it again soon lol
macdeb said:
Hi did mine recently. Yuasa 3000series, part number YABYBX3019, better than standard and cost £96 inc vat. Easy enough job that took me 20 minutes tops. Just reset mirrors, windows, seats etc afterwards. A dealers will relieve you of £340 plus vat.
Interestingly enough, when I punch the ref into yuasa’s site it recommends the 9019 and 5019?I fitted a Bosch S4 013 earlier in the year. I've done a couple of battery changes now - it's fairly easy.
I used this advice from the forum when I did it which was very helpful.
The 2 clamps need a bit of wiggling, and you need to be reasonably forceful with the carpet. Be careful not to damage the loom which sits on inside of the bodywork on the left if you are using force.
If you've got a dodgy back, it might be worth getting someone else to help you get it out as you do have to lift it in/out in quite an awkward position.
I used this advice from the forum when I did it which was very helpful.
rossyl said:
Just to add to this.
1. It is much easier if you remove the metal piece of trim (as shown in YouTube video)
2. The piece of carpeted trim between the back of the seat and battery that you need to push down. This needs to be "manhandled" quite strongly. You need to push this trim down so it is almost flat on the floor. It will take some wiggling and force to do that. Be bold!
3. The trim to the left of the battery, will still be in the way of the battery runners. After step 2, above the top left corner of the battery you will see a screw holding the left trim piece.
Remove screw.
From the same point you removed the screw, pull down this piece of trim to release it from a catch in the top left corner.
This then allows you to pull the trim to the left of the battery towards you just enough to get the runners off.
It is uncomfortable, it takes ages, and seems a bit crazy just to remove a battery.
It is quite an easy job and takes about 20 mins if you get it right. Definitely take the top piece of metal trim off, even if it is only to make it easier to lift the battery out.1. It is much easier if you remove the metal piece of trim (as shown in YouTube video)
2. The piece of carpeted trim between the back of the seat and battery that you need to push down. This needs to be "manhandled" quite strongly. You need to push this trim down so it is almost flat on the floor. It will take some wiggling and force to do that. Be bold!
3. The trim to the left of the battery, will still be in the way of the battery runners. After step 2, above the top left corner of the battery you will see a screw holding the left trim piece.
Remove screw.
From the same point you removed the screw, pull down this piece of trim to release it from a catch in the top left corner.
This then allows you to pull the trim to the left of the battery towards you just enough to get the runners off.
It is uncomfortable, it takes ages, and seems a bit crazy just to remove a battery.
The 2 clamps need a bit of wiggling, and you need to be reasonably forceful with the carpet. Be careful not to damage the loom which sits on inside of the bodywork on the left if you are using force.
If you've got a dodgy back, it might be worth getting someone else to help you get it out as you do have to lift it in/out in quite an awkward position.
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