Removing the battery

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

To determine whether or not the battery is working, the performance of the battery must be checked in accordance with: Fault-tracing and testing the battery (if not performed earlier).

Fig 1: Battery Terminal Cover And Nut

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fold up the floor hatch

Remove:

the nut (1) which attaches the mounting to the floor and undo the nut holding the mounting to the rear crossmember
the mounting.

Bend up the terminal cover (3).

Fig 2: Battery Cables And Battery Terminals

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CAUTION:

For removing/installing battery cables, see: Battery, disconnecting .

Pull the drain hose off the side of the battery

Remove:

the battery cables from the battery terminals
the screw and the bracket.

Lift out the battery.