Hi folks.
I've bought a replacement battery and have just tried to fit it. It looks like the clamp at the front of the car is only accessible by removing a solid metal bar (Strut brace?) which is over the top of it. Surely this can't need to be removed in order to change the battery? Seems like a hell of hassle to do such a simple thing.
Any advice is welcomed.
Changing the Battery
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Re: Changing the Battery
I ran a B6 S4 Avant for 3 years, and yes - it is literally nailed down!!
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2006 RS4 B7 Cab, 2014 RS4 - Suzuka + a ton of toys, 2011 RS5, spec'd up + ABT exhaust, 2006 B7 RS4 'loon - 5 years of fun! 2006 Aston V8 Vantage, 2006 S4 Cab, 2005 S4 Avant, 2000 TT 225 Cab, 2001 2.5 A4 TDI Quattro, 2000 A4 1.8T Sport, 1996 2.6 80 Cab, 1997 A4 1.8 T Sport
Re: Changing the Battery
I'd be surprised if the S4 came with a stray brace from the factory. Sounds like a previous owner has fitted an aftermarket strut brace that is blocking your access to the battery. Photos will help though.
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Re: Changing the Battery
Photo?SevenR wrote:Hi folks.
I've bought a replacement battery and have just tried to fit it. It looks like the clamp at the front of the car is only accessible by removing a solid metal bar (Strut brace?) which is over the top of it. Surely this can't need to be removed in order to change the battery? Seems like a hell of hassle to do such a simple thing.
Any advice is welcomed.
Audi S4 Avant (B6, 2004) in Goodwood Green.
Re: Changing the Battery
I changed mine last year. When I looked into the bay where the battery was I thought how the f... do you get that back in!
The fwd bolt that holds the clamp down should have a handle that comes up over the structure so you can pull the bolt out and relocate it after.
Took a little bit of figuring out but obvious when you see it!
The fwd bolt that holds the clamp down should have a handle that comes up over the structure so you can pull the bolt out and relocate it after.
Took a little bit of figuring out but obvious when you see it!
C6 S6 completely standard car just imported with full history from Switzerland - Needs an exhaust!!
B6 S4 Misano Red, KW V3's, RS4 ARB's, Miltek
B6 S4 Misano Red, KW V3's, RS4 ARB's, Miltek
Re: Changing the Battery
Sorry guys, not been on much so didn't see these posts. Finally got it done on Saturday there. I had to buy a long ball end allen key (5.5mm I think was the one I used). That could fit down between the gaps and into the battery bolt at an angle. Took a fair bit of turning as it's a long bolt but got there!!
Battery back in, turned the key and fired up straight away.
Can finally put it back up for sale.
Battery back in, turned the key and fired up straight away.
Can finally put it back up for sale.
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