I do not like this battery box - 2003 TDI

[Alonzo]

Hi there,

Ive read the multiple how-tos on battery replacement,
and Ive done my best, without breaking the battery box.
Help!
I cannot get the battery out of my beetle.....





I can detach the power steering box, its take an allan key.
I can take the 10mm bolt out at the back that also hold part
of the air filter. I pull on the battery box every which way with no luck.

Any help ou there?

Thanks!!!!

[DZLBUG]

Remove the battery hold down bolt.

[The Cheat]

Originally Posted by DZLBUG

Remove the battery hold down bolt.

i was gonna post that, but i wanted to give the op some credit.

[Alonzo]

I removed the one at the back left and the one on power steering box. The one at the front, I cannot access as its blocked by the battery box......

Is the hold down bolt somewhere else?

Thanks for your help!!

[DZLBUG]

Originally Posted by The Cheat

i was gonna post that, but i wanted to give the op some credit.

Well I'm a crabby scrooge today, and my 2000 is very easy.

I just looked at my Bentley manual, I didn't realize the 2003-2004 models were different. Apparently, there are three retaining clips that need to be released so that you can pull the shroud up and off.

See below.

[Alonzo]

great, Ill try that tomorrow. Too dark now....
That looks like it, yes it seems the 2003 is a bit different.

Thanks so much, looks like Ill be a happier repairman tomorrow!!!

[Alonzo]

success!



2 clips on the bottom and it pulls straight out.

Thanks again.

[SMG]

I did this outside on Friday night, below freezing temps, blowing snow in the pitch dark. Sucked.

[bpeterson]

Originally Posted by DZLBUG

Remove the battery hold down bolt.

I also think of this answer dude. Hahaha.. I'll give credit to you anyway. Good job posting this tip.