tokay57

Hi Everybody, I am in the process of replacing my dead battery with the optima redtop and some qustions:

1.Do I only remove the top 2 bolts that holds the fuse box, or include the 4 bolts inside the box?

2.is there any way to remove the negative terminal cable or do i have to slide the battery out first.

3. any tips on which way to manuver the battery for removal.

3. is the optima tray that comes with the battery required for installation

Thanks

neilownz

If you remove the top 2 nuts the fuse box will lift up out of a groove cut in the fender. I ended up taking the back cover off of the fuse box. I removed the headlight also for some place to stick my hand through. Theres 2 bolts on the battery hold down thing that need to be removed, then just the top posts. Also the diagonal brace needs to be taken out of course. It helps if you have someone to help, but it isn't necessary.

CenTexSS

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I just removed the top two nuts for the fuse cover and moved it up a couple inches. Then I fought the battery out of there. It was a f'n pain for just a battery. My optima fell right into place though.

tokay57

ok,just finished putting in the optima, not as bad as expected. thanks