Can't remove 2002 LS battery!

[Michaelaf]

The bottom bolt of the hold down clamp (the really long one) will not move no matter what I do. Could I be doing something wrong?

 

[G-RELL]

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[Michaelaf]

Thanks for the tip man.. Really helpful.

 

[joegr]

Put more power into it. Either the bolt will loosen or it will break. If it breaks, drill what's left of it out.

 

[G-RELL]

+penetrating oil

 

[1LoudLS]

Could I be doing something wrong?

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Really helpful.

well its a bolt... that really is the only thing you could be doing wrong.




like joe said, just crank like hell. hit it with some PB blaster a day before...

 

[jjcool00]

You know what will do it?? Creating another thread.

On a serious note, are you using your hands or a power tool? If you're using your hands with a ratchet try applying some leverage. Attach a small pipe to make the handle longer or something similar.

 

[cammerfe]

I twisted mine off several years ago. The hole goes through the floor pan and is exposed to road gunge on the under side. Since a significant part of my tire area is taken up with my methanol cell and the pump and hoses, I just have ignored it. The battery simply sets in the plastic tray and has never gone anywhere at all.

KS

 

[Elemino]

Impact wrench will break it loose.

 

[CaptnMux]

Twist it off. Tap the hole. Get a new one. I just did it. $24 for a new bracket from the dealer.

You could also just bend the brackeg out of the way. Thst works a few times, but you will eventually use up the ductility of the bracket and it will break.

 

[SoulSoak]

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