Quick question - battery removal

[turboSpartan]

What size is the hex nut that holds the battery down?


TIA

[old guy]

6mm. Clicky click

[BerNur]

since we talking about batteries here im sorry to thread jack but does anyone know how to support a optima red top its smaller then stock and im afraid it may dance around?

[old guy]

since we talking about batteries here im sorry to thread jack but does anyone know how to support a optima red top its smaller then stock and im afraid it may dance around?

Here's one way: Clicky click Read post #24 in this thread.

[nofearhawk]

My optima red top is secured down by the stock clamp that screws down with the 6mm hex, its in there tight and isn't moving around anywhere. I check it all the time.

If you see the bottom of the red top flares out a little and the clamp catches it right at the edge.

[BerNur]

My optima red top is secured down by the stock clamp that screws down with the 6mm hex, its in there tight and isn't moving around anywhere. I check it all the time.

If you see the bottom of the red top flares out a little and the clamp catches it right at the edge.

do you by any chance have a part number for that clamp aparantly mine is missing.

[nofearhawk]

#3 in that image, its 5.94 from genuinevwaudiparts or source from your local dealership for $10, just look for battery tray/clamp

[BerNur]

thank you both oldguy wish you posted that earlier i recently bought that optima and i bought a 35 wish i read that earlier and bought the 25 i feel different lol..

[lyleswk]

#3 in that image, its 5.94 from genuinevwaudiparts or source from your local dealership for $10, just look for battery tray/clamp

This is timely. Replaced my battery about 2 weeks ago and was confused by the lack of clamp. Anyway, does the clamp have a long bolt with it or does it bolt to the frame somehow?

[nofearhawk]

There's a 6mm hex bolt that screws it down. You need a LONG hex wrench to reach it, and the front support brace gets in the way (for those of you with sport and USPs). This is my friend:

[lyleswk]

Oh, so the clamp goes at the bottom of the battery. Got it; picture confused me where it is located. Thanks.