2004 XJ battery removal
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Even though there's a drain hose attached, I'm afraid to charge my battery without removing it from the car. I've seem them overflow way more than that little hose could handle.
But the bracket holding the battery in place has two bolts at the bottom which are very difficult to reach due to the spare tire. What sort of tool, and of what size, should I use to reach them?
Silly question, I know; I'm not very handy. I own basically no tools.
But the bracket holding the battery in place has two bolts at the bottom which are very difficult to reach due to the spare tire. What sort of tool, and of what size, should I use to reach them?
Silly question, I know; I'm not very handy. I own basically no tools.
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Hi Lee,
Removing the battery is easy without removing the spare, but you need a socket extension approx. 8 inches long or more. But like plums, I don't think you need to remove your battery. I've charged ours more than once using the "deep charge" or "automatic - maintenance free" settings on our charger and have had zero problems.
Now, the real question: Why do you feel your battery needs to be charged???
Cheers,
Don
Last edited by Don B; 10-15-2014 at 09:55 PM.
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