Battery Replacement: Getting Negative Terminal off
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Battery Replacement: Getting Negative Terminal off
Hey guys,
I just bought a new battery and just tried replacing it. I'm coming across a small issue. The way the bolt is holding down the cable for the old battery makes it very difficult to remove. The battery itself has a piece that protrudes up, preventing me from using a socket wrench to loosen it, and the way the bolt is on the clamp prevents me from using a wrench since it is a super tight squeeze. I have a picture that helps make more sense out of it: Anybody have any ideas on how to loosen it? I cleaned the terminal and I was thinking about spraying some wd-40 and waiting for a little bit. Just looking for other ideas.
Thanks,
I just bought a new battery and just tried replacing it. I'm coming across a small issue. The way the bolt is holding down the cable for the old battery makes it very difficult to remove. The battery itself has a piece that protrudes up, preventing me from using a socket wrench to loosen it, and the way the bolt is on the clamp prevents me from using a wrench since it is a super tight squeeze. I have a picture that helps make more sense out of it: Anybody have any ideas on how to loosen it? I cleaned the terminal and I was thinking about spraying some wd-40 and waiting for a little bit. Just looking for other ideas.
Thanks,
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Did you try an open-end or combo wrench instead of a socket? That's the easiest answer.
If that doesn't work, try a U-joint on the socket end to use the ratchet wrench at an angle.
If that doesn't work, try a U-joint on the socket end to use the ratchet wrench at an angle.
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I used an open-end. I don't have a u joint for my socket wrench unfortunately, but probably a good idea to pick one up. I was also thinking about spraying it with some wd-40 and just approaching it head on with the open end wrench (since it only needs to be loose and not removed). Thanks for the reply.
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wedge a screw driver in there and then loosen the back side. it worked for me when I did my battery
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Did you try to access the nut after removing the reservoir cap on that side?
Any chance of using a hammer to tap on the cable clamp and spin the clamp clockwise, giving you better access to the nut?
Any chance of using a hammer to tap on the cable clamp and spin the clamp clockwise, giving you better access to the nut?
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I was wondering why there was a "ridge" there, but didn't look at the whole pic.
OP: Slide a screwdriver under an edge of the cap and pry up to pop it off-- you might pry up from a couple of different sides. Don't let any debris drop into the battery cells (holes covered by the cap)-- removing the cap will let you get a socket wrench straight to the nut.
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