Hey guys So got the battery changed, and it went even easier than thought I ended up not having to take much apart at all. It was a cold day, so I got it done as quickly as possible. The major challenge doing this way, is lifting the battery out. But other than that, easy. Step 1. Remove battery compartment cover Image Unavailable, Please Login Step 2. Disconnect quick connect pole from the bracket. Image Unavailable, Please Login Step 3. Remove battery ECU cover Image Unavailable, Please Login Step 4. Loosen the positive pole using a small 10 mm top. Image Unavailable, Please Login Step 5. Remove the battery ECU box using a Philips head Image Unavailable, Please Login Step 6. Loosen the clamp by removing the two 10 mm nuts. Make sure not to drop the washers. Also remove the negative lead using a T30. Image Unavailable, Please Login Step 7. Tie off and cover the ECU and tie off the loose leads to get them out of the way. Image Unavailable, Please Login Step 8. Lift up the battery as shown with the heat insulator. It is fiddly as hell and heavy, but doable. Image Unavailable, Please Login When this is done, it is all very easy. I forgot to shoot a pic of the blanket, but frankly, it is more than self explanatory at this stage how it is removed and taken off. There just a snap lock in the front. When that is done, you remove the negative lead from the battery. The install is just everything in reverse. Note that there are no provisions for non-OE batteries for the battery ECU Philips head screws. Just to support it, I stuck a bit a double sided tape on the back. Job done. About one hour. It does take strength to do it like this, as there's not a lot of room. Have fun
Thank you for sharing this! Is there anything you need to do regarding startup procedure/ computers? Sent from my iPad using FerrariChat
Prior to doing anything, I rolled down both windows a bit. This just so I could open the doors while the car was offline. I did the normal procedure as per the manual after the install. Step 1. Close both doors and the bonnet. Step 2. Lock and unlock the car. Step 3. Use the keyfob to open the bootlid. Step 4. Close the bootlid. Step 5. Get in the car and close the door Step 6. Switch on car without starting it. Step 7. Roll down and roll up both windows. Step 8. Start car and let it run the cold start Very simple
No sorry. Didn't think of that. But with the clamp, heat shield and ECU mounted, there's just another black battery. You can't really tell unless the clamp and ECU is off. If I can get some time Saturday, let me see if I can find a moment removing these things. No promises though. Sent from my SM-G930F using FerrariChat.com mobile app
So the battery can come out without the lower windshield cover coming off? It looked like the battery was partially trapped under there.
I get it, but it takes a lot of wiggling. Should I do it again, I'd remove that. Sent from my SM-G930F using FerrariChat.com mobile app
@Il Co-Pilota, just another thought came to mind. How are you charging/trickle charging the AntiGravity battery now that it's lithium?
It is held on with 8 bolts. 4 T25 bolts 2 8mm hex top 1 10mm hex to 1 Philips head with a spacer on the back. The tricky part is releasing it from the windshield. I did not do this. According to my dealer tech, some are glued to the windshield, and some are not. If yours is glued, it will be difficult. Sent from my SM-G930F using FerrariChat.com mobile app
As much as a pain it is to wriggle the battery out I would still not mess with the plastic windshield cover if glued in. Could snap the plastic or never get it to re-adhere properly or lay flat again. Would have the same concern if taken to the dealer.
Why was this needed? I have been having problems ever since car was at stereo store and battery ran down. Feels like battery doesn't hold full charge. I have to plug in over night to keep charged. Do you think this might do something. Battery was replaced 11 months ago by dealer. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
It was needed because my battery ran down during summer storage as the magnetic plug came loose. Your battery is dead. Sent from my SM-G930F using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Yep. Spoke to my dealer about it yesterday in fact. He said they don't remove it completely. They undo all the fasteners holding it on, but leave it attached. That apparently gives an additional 20mm or so which makes it pretty easy. I'll do that if there's a next time. Sent from my SM-G930F using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Any tips for the placement of the new battery? I thought removal was difficult, but the placement of the new battery has proven to be a greater challenge. I have exhausted the wiggle method.
Not really. I found putting the new in super easy. Might want to get someone to help you pulling the distributor block out of the way. Other than that, I cannot see what should make it difficult. Make sure the heat insulation is tight on the bottom of the battery. If that wrinkles it can make fitting difficult. Sent from my SM-G930F using FerrariChat.com mobile app
An extra 20mm of wiggle room would it a lot easier! My experiene was the same as sandman. I was so tempted to spray some lubricant over the battery tray to help slid it in.
I tried to loosen the windshield cover as suggested, but I can't figure out how to get the large brace, near the back of the battery tray to move it seems to be one of the limiting factors
I've checked the insulation, and I have moved the distributor block, but it still gets hung up in the same spot at the same angle?
Well, I finally got it seated properly. I appreciate all the assistance. The left lower leading edge of the heat shield was getting stuck in the tray in the same spot. Once realized, I was able to wiggle the battery while primarily lifting the left side, which did the trick. On this day of Thanksgiving, I am thankful that this task is over. I will post multiple pictures when I have a chance. And on a more serious note, I want to thank all that have attempted and succeeded in this endeavour previously for their insight and wisdom. I may not have attempted it otherwise. All the best.
