tdb

I have checked out all of the threads in a search but still can't determine the best way to grip and tilt the battery (to avoid any spillage through the vents as I move it) when pulling it out.

I know it is a silly question but any help in getting it out without erroring on the side of dropping it would really be appreciated

Thanks

RicK T

I haven't done it yet but I don't recall anyone ever posting having any problems with spillage. I don't think it's any big deal.

For encouragement you can check this site. Click on "Battery-Optima" in the yellow pane on the left. About half way down he has an "Installation" heading with pics.

http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html

vette6500

just gotta muscle it out. tip it forward a bit for clearance and reach in to grab as much as you can and pull it out. put on some gloves for extra grip and keeping hands somewhat clean. but then i am just a medium and can eventually get one of my hand/arm down to grab the bottom of the battery. if your arms are too big, you are stronger, so get latex gloves on and grip/squeeze 2 sides/corners of battery and extract it with your muscles!

R&L's C6

When I took mine out of my 05 I put a foam fender cover over the fender and some bath towels around the engine area. Then I lifted and held on with grip like a gorilla.

Cybernetic Medic

+1 and don't forget to cover the fuse box. It's a natural place to rest the battery when you're taking it in or out. It seems like half the fuse box covers I see at cruise-ins and car shows are scratched up.

smurfkiller

it shouldnt have any vents to spill out of. if your that worried replace it with a optima. they can be mounted upsidedown.

VET4LES

I just grabbed mine and lifted it out. Just like I've been doing for many years. Just do it.

speedlink

Can't you use a battery strap? They are available at most automotive stores for a couple of bucks. They have hooks that just go in a slot on the battery and you lift it out.

j_digi454

MARSC6

Don't worry about spilling. Just grab it and tilt whichever way you have to. I've done it several times without any trouble.

talionstallion21

You just have to reach in there and pull it up and out. Don't forget there's a battery hold down bracket that you have to loosen first, at least in mine there was. You'll need a socket extension to get at it.

Gman in NC

Good info from everyone here. I changed mine in January and it was very easy. I did use a pair of gloves with the little rubber dots all over them. Make's it easy for sure. I also put my new battery on a 1 amp charger for 24 hours before I put it back into the car. They can sit on the shelf for quite some time.

Chalie M

lock a vise grip on one of lead post, tilt and lift out.

beaversstonehaven

My little trickle charger to almost exactly 24 hrs. to turn green. I'm glad I did it.

florida john

Sorry to go off topic, beaverstonehaven, but isn't that a Triumph in your photo? Is it one of the new ones?

bolivar

Use an old belt, or something like that. Tilt one end up a little, slide the belt under the battery to the middle, grab both ends and lift it up.

SteveL4446

Agree. Get a battery strap. It will make your life easy!

Mischief

Did this last night and there really isn't any special technique to it. Just grab the battery in a couple of spots, angle it accordingly, carefully lift and out it goes. To be on the safe side use a fender cover and towels around the surrounding area in the engine bay to avoid possible scratches.

FloydSummerOf68

Are these really problems that people have?

Just pull it out.

A battery strap?!?! It's unfortunate that something like that even needs to exist

SteveL4446

That's the best way. The strap costs about 4 bucks, and helps you pull the dang thing right out. 30 second job start to finish.