Changing the battery - Tools
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Racer
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Changing the battery - Tools
The instructions I have for changing the battery call for disconnecting the negative cable, then the positive cable, removing the hold down retainer bolt, removing the old battery, installing the new battery and reattaching the cables and retainer bolt.
What type of tools/size sockets do I need for this? Can someone recommend a small torque wrench for torquing the cables and retainer bolt to 11-13 lbs ft.
Thanks,
Mordi
What type of tools/size sockets do I need for this? Can someone recommend a small torque wrench for torquing the cables and retainer bolt to 11-13 lbs ft.
Thanks,
Mordi
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From: Madison Wi
I've never in all my life heard of anyone using a torque wrench to change a bettery. 
It only needs to be tight enough to not come loose.
Do not overtighten.
The hold down bolt is 1/2". You'll need a socket, long extension and a ratchet.
The terminals are 5/16. You'll need a box wrench for them.
It only needs to be tight enough to not come loose.
Do not overtighten.The hold down bolt is 1/2". You'll need a socket, long extension and a ratchet.
The terminals are 5/16. You'll need a box wrench for them.
Last edited by TraceZ; Apr 5, 2008 at 12:51 PM.
Just be careful not to overtighten the cable bolts.
