Battery removal

[scorpionB7]

Hello everyone, hope anybody can help me!
My car battery shit the bed and i need to remove so that i can get a new one but i don't know what size align key wrench i need to release the battery. Does anyone know the size that i need?

Thanks


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[moyenecorniche]

Just buy a complete set, you will need the other sizes elsewhere. Its around a 6 or 7mm

[MacFady]

6mm, but I'm guessing. And yes, just buy a set, it is an absolute certainty that you will need an Allen other than 6mm in the course of your life.

[adam044]

Oh boy. If you're asking this you should just sell it now. Lol

[johnruan]

It was 6mm, buy a set for future use. BTW just loosen the bolt don't take the bracket out or its going to be b!tch to put it back in got my bolt stripped when I did mines.

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[scorpionB7]

Okay thanks guys, finally got it out and lost my first wrench lol, got one free at work


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[moyenecorniche]

I would also strongly suggest to also buying a Bentley repair manual.

[dalmation53]

also that battery is heavy ass shit. I had to go on top of my engine (whole body) to remove the battery lol.

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[RakkCity]

also that battery is heavy ass shit. I had to go on top of my engine (whole body) to remove the battery lol.

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Putting the new one in took like 5 years of life off my lower back.

[dalmation53]

Putting the new one in took like 5 years of life off my lower back.

Lol putting mine in was the same way body on top of engine and a bloody knuckle due to the gripping slided on one side and grabbed my knuckle. The B8's are in the trunk sooooo much easier.

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[QuattriumMT6]

I think JHM sells a battery relocation setup for the trunk of our B7 IIRC. I do agree taking out the old battery sucked. I replaced t with an optima red top from Amazon. Heaps lighter than the stock and fit like a charm!

[jubegnx]

I think JHM sells a battery relocation setup for the trunk of our B7 IIRC. I do agree taking out the old battery sucked. I replaced t with an optima red top from Amazon. Heaps lighter than the stock and fit like a charm!

Do you have the serial/model number for the red top battery? Mines pushing 8 years now...


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[QuattriumMT6]

Do you have the serial/model number for the red top battery? Mines pushing 8 years now...


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Sure do. It was this one purchased on Amazon

Optima Batteries 8003-151 34R RedTop Starting Battery

[scorpionB7]

I would also strongly suggest to also buying a Bentley repair manual.

Why lol?


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[scorpionB7]

also that battery is heavy ass shit. I had to go on top of my engine (whole body) to remove the battery lol.

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Yea dude the battery was heavy as hell had to grab the bottom of the battery to pull it out and then putting the new one in was a struggle


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[scorpionB7]

I think JHM sells a battery relocation setup for the trunk of our B7 IIRC. I do agree taking out the old battery sucked. I replaced t with an optima red top from Amazon. Heaps lighter than the stock and fit like a charm!

Im gonna check this out because that would definitely be better


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[dalmation53]

Yea dude the battery was heavy as hell had to grab the bottom of the battery to pull it out and then putting the new one in was a struggle


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Hahahaha i told you man. That shit almost gave me a hernia lol. But the way i did it is the easiest way. Just not sure how tall you are.

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[80sGuy]

^^That's why I paid top dollar ($170+$75) and let the grease monkeys at Audi to take care of that for me. Once, or even twice during ownership of the car wouldn't hurt. I wasted more money on tobacco and booze in lesser time!

[adam044]

You all need to drop and give me 20 push-ups. Go!

[QuattriumMT6]

Im gonna check this out because that would definitely be better


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Here you go! And for those looking to replace their batteries as well this kit comes with one better than the red top I purchased.
https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catal...s4-p-1815.html

[johnruan]

Man you ladies must be weak sauce. I just lean on top of engine and lift the battery up its not as heavy as everyone said. I'm 5'7 145lbs I could get that shit out easy. Like Adam044 say you ladies drop and give me 20!! Lol!!!

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[dalmation53]

man you ladies must be weak sauce. I just lean on top of engine and lift the battery up its not as heavy as everyone said. I'm 5'7 145lbs i could get that shit out easy. Like adam044 say you ladies drop and give me 20!! Lol!!!

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video of you taking off battery or it never happened.

[johnruan]

video of you taking off battery or it never happened.

Yeah sure until I change out a new battery I'll do a video for you.

[adam044]

My battery is going on 5 years in November, Autocraft Gold. PO

[scorpionB7]

Man you ladies must be weak sauce. I just lean on top of engine and lift the battery up its not as heavy as everyone said. I'm 5'7 145lbs I could get that shit out easy. Like Adam044 say you ladies drop and give me 20!! Lol!!!

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your 5'7 and 145lbs and im 6'4 and 290lbs


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[yxri]

You all need to drop and give me 20 push-ups. Go!

^this quote is gold

[dwinters14]

Jeeze y'all need to hit the gym. I can lift the thing it with one hand leaning over the engine. It's only what 40/45 pounds? It's uncomfortable but for like 5 seconds lol...

[pezgoon]

Agreed

I had to do it in the middle of my vacation in November in a Walmart parking lot. Got a few looks and stares lol

You could also just buy a battery handle would make it easier

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/battery-carrier

I think mine had one that was remove able or something


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