HELP...can't remove battery on RT.

[Air Force PAO]

Howdy. I am trying to remove the dead battery from my 2010 RT. I have followed the tech manual, disconnected panels, cables, holding strap, etc. NOW, the manual says, "move battery to the rear and lift from the bottom edge." From what I see, I don't have clearance to get past the steel bracket which the holding strap was attached to.

Am I missing a step or two or three?

Just keeping a sense of humor for this dirty job.

If someone can help, I am available at 512-262-8252.

JOHN

 

[Air Force PAO]

Help...battery on RT

Howdy...just spoke with Lamonster. He has recommended bending the bracket holding the strap. Thanks for the help. Now, it's off to the garage.

JOHN

 

[gypsy_100]

It will come out, trust me. It just takes some fiddling and trying different moves with the battery but it will come. The weight doesn't make it easy. I can't remember the exact "secret" move that got it out but you will get it. As it's a fully absorbed glass mat battery, you can feel free to tilt and turn it any which way and not worry about any leakage.

 

[Air Force PAO]

Help...RT battery

YAY!!! With Lamonster's help, I bent the bracket for the holding strap. Got the old battery OUT. Wiggled the new one IN. AND, the Spyder is running as I type.

Going Ryding tomorrow.

THANKS, LAMONSTER.

john

 

[BajaRon]

Some batteries will swell some when they go bad. That makes it really difficult to get them out. The Spyder is definitely a tight fit.

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: on breathing new life "into the beast"! :2thumbs:
If you were an "Angel in Training"; this would have earned you your wings! :yes:hyea::yes:

 

[Dan McNally]

Glad you got it out . . . I was going to suggest a bigger hammer!