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06-29-2011, 05:55 AM

shortagain

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Battery removal

Hi, I am trying to replace the battery on my 2005 s-type and the screw/bolt on left hand side which secures the battery to the tray will not budge. Is there a technic to this removal or is it just rusted in

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06-29-2011, 06:19 AM

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Rusted in, be very careful the bolt is thin and looks like it would snap off easily. Maybe apply heat to it from underneath.

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06-29-2011, 06:56 PM

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Use blaster or similar penatrating oil,let soak in then heat and carefully remove bolt.

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06-30-2011, 06:40 AM

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Thank you gentlemen, managed to get it out, but what a struggle. Fancy exposing threaded metal to the elements. Must think the bateeries will never need changing

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