Installing New Battery w/E-Force
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Installing New Battery w/E-Force
I will be installing a new battery on my 07 with an E-Force. Just checking to see if anyone has done this and has any helpful advice on what's involved since the intercooler tank is mounted around the battery and the battery is impossible to remove with the tank in place.
It looks like I might be able to disconnect the tank brackets and swing it up enough without having to drain it and removing the hoses. I'll soon find out but again, any advice is appreciated. I tried to call Edelbrock several times and finally gave up while waiting on hold.
It looks like I might be able to disconnect the tank brackets and swing it up enough without having to drain it and removing the hoses. I'll soon find out but again, any advice is appreciated. I tried to call Edelbrock several times and finally gave up while waiting on hold.
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I have also wondered about battery removal/replacement with the intercooler reservoir occupying space above the battery. I would think by loosening the reservoir bracket you can lift or move the tank enough, allowing room for battery removal. Let us know how you solve this problem.
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With a 10mm ratchet wrench those two bolts can be off in 30 seconds. Depending on how you routed the lower hose you should be able to lay the reservoir out of the way. Worst case you may have to pop the upper hose off...one spring loaded hose clamp.
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Also, I will be changing the cabin filter at the same time as the tank blocks the removal of the filter as well.
Last edited by j_digi454; Aug 10, 2011 at 04:45 PM.
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Make sure you mark the position of the hood latch before loosening or removing the latch bolts. The hood latch can be finicky. Marking the latch position will help return the latch to its original position. This can save you time adjusting the latch upon project completion.
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did a few weeks ago. Not that bad. Would be nice to put a cap on the upper end of the reservoir tank to limit spillage. I stuffed a rag into mine-not the best way to go. It sure helped to have one of those battery straps to lower the battery into the small hole. Fortunately I had one for my golf cart batteries.
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did a few weeks ago. Not that bad. Would be nice to put a cap on the upper end of the reservoir tank to limit spillage. I stuffed a rag into mine-not the best way to go. It sure helped to have one of those battery straps to lower the battery into the small hole. Fortunately I had one for my golf cart batteries.
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Ok, I finally had some time to install my new Optima battery this morning while waiting the arrival of Irene. It took about an hour taking my time since this was the first time with the E-Force installed.
As Motorhead-47 mentioned, it was just a matter of loosening the two 10 mm bolts holding the intercooler tank and swinging it carefully out of the way. The hoses have enough flexibility to allow you to reposition it. The rest of the procedure was the same as a stock install. I was able to slide the battery toward the engine and turn it on its side and lift it and remove it. The install process was just the reverse. I also installed a new cabin filter at the same time as you would also have to move the intercooler tank to replace it. Even thought the Optima comes with a battery strap, I found it not necessary and removed it before installing it.
I feel a lot more comfortable about the possibility of replacing the battery while on the road after seeing that it is not that difficult.
There was no issue of the tank leaking from the top cap so I didn't need to cover that area to prevent spillage.
As Motorhead-47 mentioned, it was just a matter of loosening the two 10 mm bolts holding the intercooler tank and swinging it carefully out of the way. The hoses have enough flexibility to allow you to reposition it. The rest of the procedure was the same as a stock install. I was able to slide the battery toward the engine and turn it on its side and lift it and remove it. The install process was just the reverse. I also installed a new cabin filter at the same time as you would also have to move the intercooler tank to replace it. Even thought the Optima comes with a battery strap, I found it not necessary and removed it before installing it.
I feel a lot more comfortable about the possibility of replacing the battery while on the road after seeing that it is not that difficult.
There was no issue of the tank leaking from the top cap so I didn't need to cover that area to prevent spillage.
Last edited by j_digi454; Aug 27, 2011 at 03:35 PM.
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Which two 10mm bolts?
Ok, I finally had some time to install my new Optima battery this morning while waiting the arrival of Irene. It took about an hour taking my time since this was the first time with the E-Force installed.
As Motorhead-47 mentioned, it was just a matter of loosening the two 10 mm bolts holding the intercooler tank and swinging it carefully out of the way. The hoses have enough flexibility to allow you to reposition it. The rest of the procedure was the same as a stock install. I was able to slide the battery toward the engine and turn it on its side and lift it and remove it. The install process was just the reverse. I also installed a new cabin filter at the same time as you would also have to move the intercooler tank to replace it. Even thought the Optima comes with a battery strap, I found it not necessary and removed it before installing it.
I feel a lot more comfortable about the possibility of replacing the battery while on the road after seeing that it is not that difficult.
There was no issue of the tank leaking from the top cap so I didn't need to cover that area to prevent spillage.
As Motorhead-47 mentioned, it was just a matter of loosening the two 10 mm bolts holding the intercooler tank and swinging it carefully out of the way. The hoses have enough flexibility to allow you to reposition it. The rest of the procedure was the same as a stock install. I was able to slide the battery toward the engine and turn it on its side and lift it and remove it. The install process was just the reverse. I also installed a new cabin filter at the same time as you would also have to move the intercooler tank to replace it. Even thought the Optima comes with a battery strap, I found it not necessary and removed it before installing it.
I feel a lot more comfortable about the possibility of replacing the battery while on the road after seeing that it is not that difficult.
There was no issue of the tank leaking from the top cap so I didn't need to cover that area to prevent spillage.
Hello, thanks for your help.
Which two 10 mm bolts? It's there one underneath out of view.
Please help, I'm trying my best
Robert
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It should be as simple as un bolting the reservoir from the brackets and then bending the reservoir with the hoses attached out of the way. You may need to unbolt the brackets from the mounting positions as well. Just take your time with it.
