How do I disconnect positive terminal of battery?
#1
How do I disconnect positive terminal of battery?
Feel like a bit of an idiot asking this but I'm trying to change the battery on my '07 Fit (will be putting in a 51R) but don't understand what the extra wire is on the positive battery terminal (see picture). Do I have to disconnect both of the circled screws or does this whole thing lift off the terminal as one piece? If so, how do I get the whole thing off?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#2
Feel like a bit of an idiot asking this but I'm trying to change the battery on my '07 Fit (will be putting in a 51R) but don't understand what the extra wire is on the positive battery terminal (see picture). Do I have to disconnect both of the circled screws or does this whole thing lift off the terminal as one piece? If so, how do I get the whole thing off?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#3
Thanks. Do you have a 2007 as well? There are a few posts on here related to that problem and if you don't want to go the shim route, some suggest gently tapping the post with a hammer or mallet as the metal is soft and it will widen. I'm a bit wary of trying that given I can't even get the clamp off
#4
Thanks. Do you have a 2007 as well? There are a few posts on here related to that problem and if you don't want to go the shim route, some suggest gently tapping the post with a hammer or mallet as the metal is soft and it will widen. I'm a bit wary of trying that given I can't even get the clamp off
I also have a 2007 Honda Fit. Be aware that if you do this mod ou wil have to discard the battery cover and will have to cut of a part of the plastic base to accept the new battery.
#5
Thanks. Do you have a 2007 as well? There are a few posts on here related to that problem and if you don't want to go the shim route, some suggest gently tapping the post with a hammer or mallet as the metal is soft and it will widen. I'm a bit wary of trying that given I can't even get the clamp off
#6
Just finished swapping the battery. Cut the tray as suggested in another thread and the battery fit fine.
I didn't need a shim on my battery as the positive post tightened just fine and holds well. I put in a Costco Kirkland 51R so if anyone else is installing that battery in an '07 Fit, I can confirm that no shim is needed.
MTLian, I assume you're putting in a different brand battery? Strange though as I figured all terminal posts for 51r would be standard and same size.
I didn't need a shim on my battery as the positive post tightened just fine and holds well. I put in a Costco Kirkland 51R so if anyone else is installing that battery in an '07 Fit, I can confirm that no shim is needed.
MTLian, I assume you're putting in a different brand battery? Strange though as I figured all terminal posts for 51r would be standard and same size.
Last edited by gfrobe; 01-27-2013 at 12:07 PM.
#7
Just finished swapping the battery. Cut the tray as suggested in another thread and the battery fit fine.
I didn't need a shim on my battery as the positive post tightened just fine and holds well. I put in a Costco Kirkland 51R so if anyone else is installing that battery in an '07 Fit, I can confirm that no shim is needed.
MTLian, I assume you're putting in a different brand battery? Strange though as I figured all terminal posts for 51r would be standard and same size.
I didn't need a shim on my battery as the positive post tightened just fine and holds well. I put in a Costco Kirkland 51R so if anyone else is installing that battery in an '07 Fit, I can confirm that no shim is needed.
MTLian, I assume you're putting in a different brand battery? Strange though as I figured all terminal posts for 51r would be standard and same size.
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