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Old Sep 23, 2024 | 05:27 PM
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The battery in my 08 XK convertible died. What a job getting the battery out. In the process I found a disconnected wire and can't for life of me find it connects. Its not very long so it can't be too far. I've attached a picture. Its the white tipped wire. Thank you.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2024 | 05:35 PM
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Used during new car delivery. Tie it up, it is not used after delivery.
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Old Sep 23, 2024 | 05:47 PM
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Use a couple short pieces of lumber as a raised slide to assist in removal and installation. Quite a lot, actually.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2024 | 06:42 PM
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Use a couple short pieces of lumber as a raised slide to assist in removal and installation. Quite a lot, actually.
Agreed. Makes a big difference.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2024 | 06:58 PM
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Thank you so much. I was going out of my mind.
 
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Originally Posted by bgpenguin21
Agreed. Makes a big difference.
A real back saver.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2024 | 07:56 AM
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Oh, forgot to add....you need a "Cherry Picker" to remove from the trunk. LOL!
 
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