Ok, so I am not Geoff Capes so to ge the battery out I think there is a bonnet service setting that lifts it higher that the normal "open to check fluids" level...

Searched wiki....nothing there, any help chaps ? Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

Nick...

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic8911.h...ce+setting Si. <This is my name.

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Make sure that you secure the gas struts when trying to put the bonnet back down, otherwise its too easy to scratch the paint. Otherwise its a 1 person job. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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I wouldn't risk it on my own - get someone to hold it open for you until its fully open and then if you are outside tie to back with a piece of string as the wind might catch it!

Wealy that's a good call  Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

Remove strut bottom clip on one side and while supporting the weight of the bonnet remove the strut from pin, go round and do the same at the other side, lift bonnet to the service position and lock with the tabs...Simple

To make life easier when changing the battery and after disconnecting the battery terminals, remove the red positive cable from the bolt that goes through the bulkhead (the boly for jump starting) and move the complete cable assembly to the side

Ok, after much messing I am going to do the battery this evening....I have gone for the Bosch S5 and just collected it from local supplier....any fitting tips, it's a hell of a size !! Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

Its one of lifes most enjoyable experiences fitting that battery its a very tight fit but its does go in. Straight forward but follow wiki guide to ensure the system has shut down fully. Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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Cheers Conor.....will follow it fully, head torch at the ready ! Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

I was lazy and didn't put the bonnet in service pos and still got my 100 Ah battery in. Wasn't easy but doable and I am no big muscle monster either (just a pencil pusher office worker ). It was a bit fiddly but did work fine. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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Bonnet currently in service mode...waiting 20 min with a cuppa for the pos terminal to be ready then its a straight swap ! Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

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Ok, so does someone fancy showing me how the this Bosch S5 fits.....

I can get it in but the pos terminal wont fit  Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........