Taking out the battery

suprax · 03-21-2004, 04:11 PM

My stupid ass dropped a tiny screw that I need for my power cable that runs from my battery and today I dropped the damn thing in that tray holding the battery. I see that theres a bolt on the bottom of it holding it secure, if I take this bolt out will I be able to get under the battery? Are there other things I need to do to get the battery out?

The reason I'm asking is because its about 1 degree outside and I'm trying not to freeze my ass off too much. Thanks!

grndscrpr03 · 03-21-2004, 04:18 PM

That bolt holds the battery down. Once you remove it and your cables then you can lift it right out.

lowhombre · 03-21-2004, 05:47 PM

suprax · 03-21-2004, 06:59 PM

Cool thanks.

suprax · 03-22-2004, 09:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by grndscrpr03

That bolt holds the battery down. Once you remove it and your cables then you can lift it right out.

The tray will still be where it was under the battery when the battery is removed right? I'm planning on going to go do it tommorrow even though its colder than it was Sunday so I want to be sure of what I'm doing before my balls start freezing.

And does anyone know if there are holes in that tray or not? Any pics? Thanks.

LarryD. · 03-22-2004, 09:39 PM

The tray will still be there, it does have a hole but not to worry it is small. You might be suprised at the condition of that tray too. The first time I pulled out the battery it was rusty, a common problem as I hear. I sprayed mine with some undercoating in a can, seems to last better than paint.

suprax · 03-22-2004, 09:49 PM

Hrm interesting. Hopefully this damn tiny screw (not a normal one, its like all weird) dropped on that shit so I can grab it.

I hope mine won't be toooo bad looking, I've only had the truck like 9 months brand new!

grndscrpr03 · 03-22-2004, 10:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by suprax

Hrm interesting. Hopefully this damn tiny screw (not a normal one, its like all weird) dropped on that shit so I can grab it.

I hope mine won't be toooo bad looking, I've only had the truck like 9 months brand new!

You're tray should be in good shape. Leaky batteries will cause the tray to rust and stuff.

suprax · 03-22-2004, 10:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by grndscrpr03

You're tray should be in good shape. Leaky batteries will cause the tray to rust and stuff.

Cool thanks.

LarryD. · 03-22-2004, 11:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by grndscrpr03

You're tray should be in good shape. Leaky batteries will cause the tray to rust and stuff.

Mine was in the factory fabric cover new one still is cover is in good shape but tray was rusted go figure.

03-21-2004, 04:11 PM	#1
suprax so fresh so clean Age: 27 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 573 Location: Rochester, NY User is: OffLine	Taking out the battery My stupid ass dropped a tiny screw that I need for my power cable that runs from my battery and today I dropped the damn thing in that tray holding the battery. I see that theres a bolt on the bottom of it holding it secure, if I take this bolt out will I be able to get under the battery? Are there other things I need to do to get the battery out? The reason I'm asking is because its about 1 degree outside and I'm trying not to freeze my ass off too much. Thanks!
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03-21-2004, 04:18 PM	#2
grndscrpr03 Hates 'know-it-alls' Age: 29 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 26,065 Location: SOIL User is: OffLine	Re: Taking out the battery That bolt holds the battery down. Once you remove it and your cables then you can lift it right out.
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03-21-2004, 05:47 PM	#3
lowhombre Registered User Age: 37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,110 Location: RENO,NV User is: OffLine	Re: Taking out the battery
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03-21-2004, 06:59 PM	#4
suprax so fresh so clean Age: 27 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 573 Location: Rochester, NY User is: OffLine	Re: Taking out the battery Cool thanks.
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03-22-2004, 09:04 PM	#5
suprax so fresh so clean Age: 27 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 573 Location: Rochester, NY User is: OffLine	Re: Taking out the battery Quote: Originally Posted by grndscrpr03 That bolt holds the battery down. Once you remove it and your cables then you can lift it right out. The tray will still be where it was under the battery when the battery is removed right? I'm planning on going to go do it tommorrow even though its colder than it was Sunday so I want to be sure of what I'm doing before my balls start freezing. And does anyone know if there are holes in that tray or not? Any pics? Thanks. Last edited by suprax : 03-22-2004 at 09:15 PM.
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03-22-2004, 09:39 PM	#6
LarryD. Young@heart& Fallin apart Age: 54 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 512 Location: Miami User is: OffLine	Re: Taking out the battery The tray will still be there, it does have a hole but not to worry it is small. You might be suprised at the condition of that tray too. The first time I pulled out the battery it was rusty, a common problem as I hear. I sprayed mine with some undercoating in a can, seems to last better than paint.
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03-22-2004, 09:49 PM	#7
suprax so fresh so clean Age: 27 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 573 Location: Rochester, NY User is: OffLine	Re: Taking out the battery Hrm interesting. Hopefully this damn tiny screw (not a normal one, its like all weird) dropped on that shit so I can grab it. I hope mine won't be toooo bad looking, I've only had the truck like 9 months brand new!
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03-22-2004, 10:01 PM	#8
grndscrpr03 Hates 'know-it-alls' Age: 29 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 26,065 Location: SOIL User is: OffLine	Re: Taking out the battery Quote: Originally Posted by suprax Hrm interesting. Hopefully this damn tiny screw (not a normal one, its like all weird) dropped on that shit so I can grab it. I hope mine won't be toooo bad looking, I've only had the truck like 9 months brand new! You're tray should be in good shape. Leaky batteries will cause the tray to rust and stuff.
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03-22-2004, 10:04 PM	#9
suprax so fresh so clean Age: 27 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 573 Location: Rochester, NY User is: OffLine	Re: Taking out the battery Quote: Originally Posted by grndscrpr03 You're tray should be in good shape. Leaky batteries will cause the tray to rust and stuff. Cool thanks.
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03-22-2004, 11:03 PM	#10
LarryD. Young@heart& Fallin apart Age: 54 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 512 Location: Miami User is: OffLine	Re: Taking out the battery Quote: Originally Posted by grndscrpr03 You're tray should be in good shape. Leaky batteries will cause the tray to rust and stuff. Mine was in the factory fabric cover new one still is cover is in good shape but tray was rusted go figure.
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