Inigo Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 My battery is on the way out and as I plan to fit various electrical bits and bobs soon, I thought now would be a good time to replace it. Unfortunately, I cannot get the old battery out of the box (under rear wheelarch as PO put LPG stuff under passenger seat) as it appears to be bigger than the hole at the top. Anybody got any bright ideas on how to remove battery without entirely dismantling the rear. I struggle to believe that he riveted the box in place with the battery in situ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I don't struggle with that concept at all In my experience that's the most likely scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Looks to me like it would roll up onto it's end then lift out end on it shouldn't leak so long as you don't leave it like it. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I donno, it looks like it's too tall to get out. Perhaps put it on its side? LOTS of clothes? There isn't a door so that it can come out at the wheel? You'd take the wheel off etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I would suggest you just tip it on its end to lift it out, that's what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Hmm, if I try and roll it out lengthwise it very quickly jams against the end. Perhaps if I remove the rods for the clamp I might be able to roll it from side to side as I lift it out at one end. I suspect I will have to be drilling out rivets soon. In hindsight, I wish I'd bought a shorter replacement so that this would not have to be done again in the future. I guess if I bolt it in this time, it would make it easier next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Will it go on it's side before trying to tip one end up? and also lift the battery before trying to tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 wrap some pvc tape round one of the terminals before you start struggling. as suggested it "looks" like it might tip on end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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