Removing the Battery to the Trunk, Now With Pics..
Removing the Battery to the Boot (Trunk)
Read through this before you attempt it, so you can be sure of what you will need.
Things you will need
• A marine battery box
• A New Battery ( One large enough to fit in the box ) (Optional)
• A mounting bracket that has solid rubber in the center (Muffler shops will have this, No idea what it’s called, look at the picture)
• 6+ meters of welding wire, or another thick copper cored wire (1.0 gauge)
• 2 Ring terminals ( Large enough to be attached to the wire )
• New terminals + and -, that will fit the wire ( Generally Audio stores or auto electricians have these )
• Cable ties, large ones
• Electrical wire
• Silicone sealer
• Spanners, Pliers and a Crescent
• A ratchet set
• A screwdriver ( Possibly both Philips and Flathead )
• A Drill with an assortment of drill bits
• A sharp knife or blade
• A soldering iron and solder ( A high wattage iron would be best )
• Assorted bolts, nuts and screws ( varies on the vehicle and where you want to attach parts )
• At least 2 hours
Step 1: Disconnect the battery and remove it from the car. If you are going to use the battery you have removed, then place it into the box and make sure it will fit properly.
Open the boot (trunk) and remove the carpet / covering, aswell as anything else that might be in the way.
Take the rear seat base out and place it somewhere that you aren’t going to stand on it. I have seen it happen, kinda sux when you have nice upholstery. Remove the back of the rear seat if you need to.
Step 2: Place the battery box into the boot (trunk) at the approximate location you want it to be. I chose a section that’s not really used, so it’s out of the way.
The box should come with a bracket to mount it over for the safety strap. Once you have decided on the location, take the bracket and line up where you want the holes to be. (Make sure it’s not above your fuels tank or any lines, Look under the car to make sure) Take the drill and a small drill bit (smaller than the self tapping screws that should come with the box) and drill the holes necessary. Mount the bracket and then place the box over the top. Once you are happy with how it sits, take it out and drill 4 small holes in the base of the box, one in each corner. Drill 2 larger holes in the middle of each side at the base of the box, to allow the battery brace to hold the battery in place. Grab the battery brace, take the legs off and push them through the holes in the sides of the box, with the hooks at the bottom. Get 4 self tapping screws and screw them through the smaller holes in the box to make sure they fit nicely then remove them. Place the box back over the bracket, and mark out the holes from the box onto the boot (trunk) floor. Drill them out, feed the strap through the bracket and mount the box.
