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Feb 27, 2008 | 12:39 AM

geewez

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Battery post removal

How do I remove the positive battery post? After I loosened the nut, there's a tab that goes across the terminal which holds it tight. I tried prying on the tab but it wouldn't budge. Didn't want to snap anything so I stopped. Is there a trick to this?

Feb 27, 2008 | 01:48 AM

MARSC6

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Just loosen the nut and lift. Maybe work the connector back and forth a little if its stuck.

Feb 27, 2008 | 01:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MARSC6

Just loosen the nut and lift. Maybe work the connector back and forth a little if its stuck.

You don't need to mess with the "tab".

Feb 27, 2008 | 02:29 AM

dbradley

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Always remember to remove negative FIRST.

Feb 27, 2008 | 04:17 AM

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Wiggle it back and forth, you'll get plenty of practice, unless you're one of the lucky ones!

Feb 27, 2008 | 06:39 AM

WHT

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You will need a hacksaw to remove the post, but the cable terminal is removed as stated.

Feb 27, 2008 | 06:58 AM

VET4LES

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WHT

You will need a hacksaw to remove the post, but the cable terminal is removed as stated.

Feb 28, 2008 | 05:20 AM

geewez

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Melting Slicks

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From: San Bruno CA

Battery post

Thanks for the info. I loosened the nut but I guess I didn't wiggle the connector enough. It was still tight so I thought the tab had something to do with keeping it on still.

I'd use a hacksaw but I'm plumb out of blades-have to make a special trip to Orchard Supply.....

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Feb 28, 2008 | 01:11 PM

Hogvette

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From: Northwest Arkansas

I wish I could get mine "too tight to move"... my positive terminal will swivel on the battery post. Have plans to replace at the Dealer next service trip...