Battery replacement - RESOLVED
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Battery replacement - RESOLVED
I'm at a loss, currently have a new battery to install but I can't find a way to loosen and remove the cross bar/curtain in my convertible...which will give me access to the battery.
I must be really getting dense, have read 'remove four bolts' and then remove bar. The 4 bolts I removed are part of the plastic slide for the curtain...are there four more somewhere?
The bar and curtain are tight and I don't want to break anything.
wj
2008 xk convertible
I must be really getting dense, have read 'remove four bolts' and then remove bar. The 4 bolts I removed are part of the plastic slide for the curtain...are there four more somewhere?
The bar and curtain are tight and I don't want to break anything.
wj
2008 xk convertible
Last edited by GGG; 12-06-2022 at 03:24 AM. Reason: Add 'RESOLVED' to thread title
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I'm really having a tough time with this battery removal. I loosened the 2 nuts on the side holder (but they were cross threaded so I actually removed the entire studs) and the battery is still tight. The portion of metal facing the rear of the car, where the cables are attached, is holding it in place. I removed two t40 screws which I though secured it in place but the bracket still does not move. I'm really missing something simple here.
I believe the cable tie downs are floating/not attached to the chassis.
HELP!
wj
Last edited by wymjym; 12-05-2022 at 01:42 PM.
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Can't help you on the bolt issues but on my 2012 didn't need to remove the bar, was able to get the hardware off and lift the battery over the bar. Would have been easier though if I had! Also, good trick to use, grab a board, place over the spare tire well and use as a slide to pull the old battery out and put the new battery back in place. I used two short pieces of 2x4 side by side for that purpose from a suggestion in another thread and was very happy I did.
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My 73 yo body is not as strong as years gone by and with both the front and side brackets removed I could literally slide the battery out. Lifting it deep in the trunk is nothing my back really wants to try anylonger. Sliding works best for me.
Ymmv
WJ
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