How to take the battery out

[paz7330]

I know this is a stupid question, but is there a knack to taking the battery ouT? I am a reasonably strong bloke but it seems like there is no room to leaver the battery out. Also what battery do I ask for at motor factors?
Thanks

[theaxe]

Do you mean taking it out of the box or getting the box out of the car?

For option a) Some have a handle, others have a strap around them, others you just have to tip up I think. For option b) two bolts under the car, mark the current position before you move the box, re-seal with silicone once you're done.

Hope this helps.

[SwanJack]

Recently discussed here.

www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=317305&f=8&h=0

(I use a mirror and a light source underneath the car to realign the battery box holes with the holes in the car's body, as well as marking the edge of the battery box on the floor of the car)

[shpub]

Go to www.tvrbooks.co.uk and download the battery chapter from the bible.

[jasandjules]

First, remove all skin from your knuckles. Then, learn how to hang upside down for 20 mins at a time. This will get you ready....

[richb]

paz7330 said:

I know this is a stupid question, but is there a knack to taking the battery ouT? I am a reasonably strong bloke but it seems like there is no room to leaver the battery out. Also what battery do I ask for at motor factors? Thanks

As it's quite easy to get the battery out we must have all missed something about your question. i) Mark position of battery box with felt tip pen on floor of car to easy replacement ii) unbolt battery box from underneath car iii) slide battery box with battery out of footwell and remove battery etc. (obviously undoing leads along the way).

[M@H]

richb said:

paz7330 said:

I know this is a stupid question, but is there a knack to taking the battery ouT? I am a reasonably strong bloke but it seems like there is no room to leaver the battery out. Also what battery do I ask for at motor factors? Thanks

As it's quite easy to get the battery out we must have all missed something about your question. i) Mark position of battery box with felt tip pen on floor of car to easy replacement ii) unbolt battery box from underneath car iii) slide battery box with battery out of footwell and remove battery etc. (obviously undoing leads along the way).

Indeed.. I can do mine easily in under 3-4 minutes..

Tim, where are you.. I'm 20 minutes from Worcester. (Nr Ledbury)

Edited by M@H on Friday 27th October 09:00

[biggiles]

paz7330 said:

I know this is a stupid question, but is there a knack to taking the battery ouT? I am a reasonably strong bloke but it seems like there is no room to leaver the battery out. Also what battery do I ask for at motor factors?
Thanks

Dare I ask if you have unbolted the battery from the floor??

[cmr2payne]

just replaced min its a 5 mins job, Got a battery from halfords. £84.99

[TRICKY1]

JUST REPLACED BATTERY NO PROBS AT ALL ONLY TOOK 15 MIN TO CHANGE OVER AND RESTART !