Battery has gone in my 1995 renault and despite my best efforts (and others too its not just me being thick...I don't think) I can't work out how to get the old one out: it is held down by a bracket but can't find where to loosen it! Anyone to my rescue??? New one is sitting ready to go in as we speak..
Can you describe the holding down bracket?
No, that type would be fine to get off. There is no bar over the top, it seems to be held down from the bottom by a metal lip that is clamping along down the front bottom edge of the battery. In front of battery is a ?3 inch long ?3 mm diameter vertical thing like a straight allan key: I guess this might be the thing but no idea how to open it. Can't get at any other bolts/nuts underneath so can't see what else it might be! It is a car I bought v v cheaply at 10 years old, so may not be its original mounting method!
I can offer no answer. If there is no further help from here, you may like to post your query to the Renault newsgroup (free.autos.renault), or any Renault owners club/forum.
The 'Allen key' is in fact a long bolt with a hex head and a flange at the bottom to secure the battery bracket. Put a spanner or socket on it and undo it.
Steve
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