Remove Battery
Racer
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Go and get a torx socket tool set from sears
Remove the side vent cover, watch for the small bolt on the bottom of the panel.
Remove battery terminals
Loosen battery hold down grommet
Slide out battery
Installation is reverse of removal
Which brand battery did you choose to replace it with?
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Thanks for the quick reply.. I,m not sure what to replace it with , any suggestions? Have been having intermittent starting problems.. some time when i turn the key i get one click,, then if i try again right away it will start perfect.. trying to narrow it down, thinkg it might be the starter, but if I leave the head lights on for about 1 minute it wont start then either until I turn the lights off .. I'm a little confused..
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Thanks for the quick reply.. I,m not sure what to replace it with , any suggestions? Have been having intermittent starting problems.. some time when i turn the key i get one click,, then if i try again right away it will start perfect.. trying to narrow it down, thinkg it might be the starter, but if I leave the head lights on for about 1 minute it wont start then either until I turn the lights off .. I'm a little confused..
I replaced the alternator, battery and starter. My starter was damaged due to heat soak. Now it starts up fine. Don't just replace replace the battery, you may have a faulty alternator, check to see whats its charging out. Be careful about where you get a starter. I got mine at Autozone, but some have not been lucky with buying a refurb unit. Good luck.
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Just loosen the bolt at the bottom of the panel. The panel is slotted.
If you are getting a click sometimes and other times the engine starts right away, sounds like an issue with the contacts inside the starter solenoid.
The link in my post above has a lot of pertinent information.
Instructions for replacing the solenoid contacts are on the Nations Auto Electric website.
Have your battery tested. Any of the major parts stores can do this for you for FREE.
If you are getting a click sometimes and other times the engine starts right away, sounds like an issue with the contacts inside the starter solenoid.
The link in my post above has a lot of pertinent information.
Instructions for replacing the solenoid contacts are on the Nations Auto Electric website.
Have your battery tested. Any of the major parts stores can do this for you for FREE.
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If you're still looking for a new battery, I recommend reading this article:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...y_battery.html
I found that the Sears Platinum (it's made by Odyssey) is cheaper and easier to find. The number of Odyssey dealers is limited.
I went to the Sears Platinum after two Optima batteries in a row died an early death. The second one was 11 days past the "two years free replacement" date.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...y_battery.html
I found that the Sears Platinum (it's made by Odyssey) is cheaper and easier to find. The number of Odyssey dealers is limited.
I went to the Sears Platinum after two Optima batteries in a row died an early death. The second one was 11 days past the "two years free replacement" date.