[Z06] Trick to remove factory battery? And Battery Tender question.
08-11-2013, 08:31 PM
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Trick to remove factory battery? And Battery Tender question.
Hi folks,
The stock battery is dead (Battery Tender got unplugged over the winter). I want to replace the stock battery and was wondering if there are any tips/tricks on getting the stock one out of the rear cubby hole. Want to try to do this on my own, because bringing to someone will involve towing, which obviously is a pain.
Also, I'm pretty sure the answer to this next question is yes, but if I get a replacement battery and don't install immediately, can I connect the new battery to the Battery Tender to keep it charged?
Thanks!
The stock battery is dead (Battery Tender got unplugged over the winter). I want to replace the stock battery and was wondering if there are any tips/tricks on getting the stock one out of the rear cubby hole. Want to try to do this on my own, because bringing to someone will involve towing, which obviously is a pain.
Also, I'm pretty sure the answer to this next question is yes, but if I get a replacement battery and don't install immediately, can I connect the new battery to the Battery Tender to keep it charged?
Thanks!
08-11-2013, 08:41 PM
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Two vise grips one on each terminal and just pull straight up. I have heard duct tape one each side t make handle. I used the vise grips took a minute. Just don't lose the nut for the terminals is special and non-orderable.
08-11-2013, 09:02 PM
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Hi folks,
The stock battery is dead (Battery Tender got unplugged over the winter). I want to replace the stock battery and was wondering if there are any tips/tricks on getting the stock one out of the rear cubby hole. Want to try to do this on my own, because bringing to someone will involve towing, which obviously is a pain.
Also, I'm pretty sure the answer to this next question is yes, but if I get a replacement battery and don't install immediately, can I connect the new battery to the Battery Tender to keep it charged?
Thanks!
The stock battery is dead (Battery Tender got unplugged over the winter). I want to replace the stock battery and was wondering if there are any tips/tricks on getting the stock one out of the rear cubby hole. Want to try to do this on my own, because bringing to someone will involve towing, which obviously is a pain.
Also, I'm pretty sure the answer to this next question is yes, but if I get a replacement battery and don't install immediately, can I connect the new battery to the Battery Tender to keep it charged?
Thanks!
I use the following technique for battery removal.
Since you already bought the strap that's fine, but all you need is a roll of duct tape. It's even less obtrusive then the strap itself. Make a mock-up handle out of tape and three strips down each side of the battery will definitely hold it and not come off. It will be plenty strong enough not to snap. The strap you bought could slide around and complicate things.
Take the positive cable and pull it out and up and over the top of the edge of the compartment. I know, it only comes out a bit, but it will give a little. As you wiggle the battery up and out with your left hand keep your other hand on the positive battery terminal to keep it out of the way.
To get the battery out you will need one hand on the positive cable to keep it out of the way and your other on the battery strap lifting the battery out. I stood on the passenger side of the car to accomplish this. I have a feeling that using the battery strap may require both hands, so just create a mock-up handle out of duct tape. Soooo much easier. You can put the new battery in the same way.
Take the positive cable and pull it out and up and over the top of the edge of the compartment. I know, it only comes out a bit, but it will give a little. As you wiggle the battery up and out with your left hand keep your other hand on the positive battery terminal to keep it out of the way.
To get the battery out you will need one hand on the positive cable to keep it out of the way and your other on the battery strap lifting the battery out. I stood on the passenger side of the car to accomplish this. I have a feeling that using the battery strap may require both hands, so just create a mock-up handle out of duct tape. Soooo much easier. You can put the new battery in the same way.
Guys its very very easy ! i struggled the other way too. but you have to do it this way. Just lift the black plastic frame surrounding the battery and then the battery lifts right out! No problems or scratches.
Only thing I would add to that, is after you lift the plastic frame up, you can tuck the positive cable underneath it, and the carpet, to get it out of the way.
You can use two pieces of duct tape, each about a foot long, and slap them onto the sides of the battery real good, or you can use 3 pieces on each side as suggested in the prior post, and lift it up using the tape as handles.
Other alternative below, and shows the plastic frame being lifted up, its a snap fit. But I would not lift the battery out by the posts unless I was using a strap, such as the one below.
Below the plastic frame is lifted off it's snap fasteners. He can now shove the positive cable beneath it to gain a little more room for the battery to come out.
Apply the tape, and just lift up evenly on the ends of the tape.
Don't forget to disconnect that vent hose going to the battery.
Only thing I would add to that, is after you lift the plastic frame up, you can tuck the positive cable underneath it, and the carpet, to get it out of the way.
You can use two pieces of duct tape, each about a foot long, and slap them onto the sides of the battery real good, or you can use 3 pieces on each side as suggested in the prior post, and lift it up using the tape as handles.
Other alternative below, and shows the plastic frame being lifted up, its a snap fit. But I would not lift the battery out by the posts unless I was using a strap, such as the one below.
Below the plastic frame is lifted off it's snap fasteners. He can now shove the positive cable beneath it to gain a little more room for the battery to come out.
Apply the tape, and just lift up evenly on the ends of the tape.
Don't forget to disconnect that vent hose going to the battery.
Last edited by '06 Quicksilver Z06; 08-11-2013 at 09:09 PM.
08-11-2013, 09:14 PM
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Sometimes the frame doesn't like coming out of the carpet. Mine are glued into the carpet. I pulled the back carpet off the rear wall and then lifted the trunk compartment floor carpet off the floor which took the frame along with it. Then there was plenty of room to remove the battery.
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08-11-2013, 09:35 PM
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).However, the duct tape route is recommended if you have friends or family members watching... one forum member went that route, and while pulling up hard on the battery the duct tape broke and he sucker punched himself in the face
(man, where's YouTube when you need it 
).
08-11-2013, 10:32 PM
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I did this yesterday at the local Autozone. In retrospect, wish I had done the two Visegrips method. I did the duct tape method and it worked OK, though it was a PITA to feed the duct tape down into the small spaces and stick it on the sides of the battery. I bought a Duralast Gold battery that uses the same vent tube connector as the OEM battery. The Duralast battery comes with a nice permanent handle; next time will be much easier.
I used the vise grips (new battery has a handle ).
However, the duct tape route is recommended if you have friends or family members watching... one forum member went that route, and while pulling up hard on the battery the duct tape broke and he sucker punched himself in the face (man, where's YouTube when you need it ).
).However, the duct tape route is recommended if you have friends or family members watching... one forum member went that route, and while pulling up hard on the battery the duct tape broke and he sucker punched himself in the face
(man, where's YouTube when you need it ).
08-12-2013, 07:54 AM
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I bought a AutoZone Duralast as a replacement for mine. The Delco went dead a couple weeks ago just before I left on vacation. The Duralast has a nice little handle built into the top of the battery which makes installation & removal so much easier... GM should take note. I used vice grips as described above to get the stock battery out. What a PITA that was.
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08-12-2013, 11:17 AM
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When you're lifting the battery by it's posts, the battery will tilt to the other side and the positive cable will push the battery under the plastic lip. Use a couple of brass shims(pick up at a hardware store) that are ~.03 thick by 2" wide and 12" long. Insert the two shims vertically between the battery and the plastic lip on the opposite side from the posts, spaced about 6" apart. If you have them, you can use a couple of 12" long steel rulers, etc. That will keep the battery from getting hung up under the lip when you are lifting.
Last edited by JoesC5; 08-12-2013 at 11:21 AM.
08-12-2013, 04:44 PM
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When you're lifting the battery by it's posts, the battery will tilt to the other side and the positive cable will push the battery under the plastic lip. Use a couple of brass shims(pick up at a hardware store) that are ~.03 thick by 2" wide and 12" long. Insert the two shims vertically between the battery and the plastic lip on the opposite side from the posts, spaced about 6" apart. If you have them, you can use a couple of 12" long steel rulers, etc. That will keep the battery from getting hung up under the lip when you are lifting.
08-12-2013, 06:15 PM
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I bought a AutoZone Duralast as a replacement for mine. The Delco went dead a couple weeks ago just before I left on vacation. The Duralast has a nice little handle built into the top of the battery which makes installation & removal so much easier... GM should take note. I used vice grips as described above to get the stock battery out. What a PITA that was.
U.M.
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08-12-2013, 06:25 PM
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I haven't, but I have one of the older ones without the handle. Actually it's my second one. The Delco went bad. Replaced it with the Duralast, and then less than a year later, it went bad, but it was still under warranty so they gave me another one. This one has held up good.
But no, I nave never weighed it.
is it significantly heavier than the Delco?
08-12-2013, 06:32 PM
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08-13-2013, 05:42 AM
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08-13-2013, 05:44 AM
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Yes, you can hook the battery tender up to a mon-installed battery and it will be fine.