STS Frunk removal

[golfsferr]

I looked here and Youtube and found videos for removing "Tupperware" to access the battery on GS/RS and RT's but nothing on ST's. Does anyone know of a "How to guide for accessing the Battery on the ST's? Pictures would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[quickster47]

Don't think there is a video for the ST-S but it is similar to the RT. Four bolts on the top side, two on the bottom, disconnect a connector on each side of the frunk and then it comes right off.

Carl

 

[Chupaca]

Here's the thing..!!

if your battery is mounted in the front you can reach it through the frunk without removing anything. If your battery is located in the left rear then you saw the videos. Your owners manual should tell you these things. They put the battery up front on some 2013's to make it easier to get to. Open your frunk and check for a removable panel lower back...good luck..!! :thumbup:

 

[billybovine]

No need to remove the trunk to remove the battery. Just remove the access panel inside the trunk. This is the same for all 2013 models.

 

[golfsferr]

Don't think there is a video for the ST-S but it is similar to the RT. Four bolts on the top side, two on the bottom, disconnect a connector on each side of the frunk and then it comes right off.

Carl

Thanks Carl, that sounds easy enough. The videos showed it to be much more involved. The mirrors were removed as were several side panels. I much prefer your description. I'm doing it to access the battery. Thanks again.

 

[quickster47]

Thanks Carl, that sounds easy enough. The videos showed it to be much more involved. The mirrors were removed as were several side panels. I much prefer your description. I'm doing it to access the battery. Thanks again.

When you open the frunk there are two black panels on the top side that are removed. They are just cover panels and lift off very easily.

All the bolts are 10mm. On the top side the two inner bolts are the most troublesome. I used a 10mm universal socket and just took my time.

Carl

 

[spyder-dude]

Actually the STS is more similar to the GS/RS front trunk and side removal.

 

[golfsferr]

Actually the STS is more similar to the GS/RS front trunk and side removal.

Meaning what exactly?

 

[spyder-dude]

Exactly as I stated.....The way that the sides and frunk come off are more like the GS/RS/RSS body style. So if you found a video on the GS/RS/RSS it will be pretty much the same for the STS. The only thing that is different is the way the mirrors and top plastic by the handle bars and headlights etc are different.

 

[golfsferr]

Exactly as I stated.....The way that the sides and frunk come off are more like the GS/RS/RSS body style. So if you found a video on the GS/RS/RSS it will be pretty much the same for the STS. The only thing that is different is the way the mirrors and top plastic by the handle bars and headlights etc are different.

Oh I see, sorry wasn't thinking. It sounds like though I don't really have to remove it at all to get to the battery. But your info is helpful anyway. Thanks

 

[golfsferr]

No need to remove the trunk to remove the battery. Just remove the access panel inside the trunk. This is the same for all 2013 models.

That sounds even easier yet. Thanks