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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Had the 03 C5 for about 5 years and replaced my first battery. I realized after pulling the old one out, there was no strap or brace to hold the battery in place. It does look look like there is a spot for some sort of brace to screw into (infront of the battery, directly behind fuse box). Thinking maybe the guy that owned it prevoiusly took out and didn't replace.

Is there a strap or brace system?

Any info appreciated.

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There is. It's a hard black plastic piece with one bolt that holds the battery down on a lip on the front side of the battery.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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That looks a lot like the one in my 05 Aztek, which wouldn't surprise me if your local parts store has it in the Dorman Help! rack, bolt too.
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Originally Posted by gtbbaby
There is. It's a hard black plastic piece with one bolt that holds the battery down on a lip on the front side of the battery.
Properly installed, it holds the battery in place just fine.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 05:08 AM
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And just for clarity, it bolts to the tray at the bottom, where you see the bolt hole in the front.
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Great guys (or gals), appreciate the info.

Simple enough....

Thanks,

Matt
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