Removing a W209 Battery

[KillerHERTZ]

Wired up all the stereo/amp etc from the boot to the front footwell, only to discover I cant actually get the battery out.

Do you simply unscrew the 2 visible bolts below it holding the tray in place?

Also, how do you get the bonnet vertical? I have pressed the red button on the strut which did nothing?

Help!

 

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[whitenemesis]

Bonnet to vertical, there may be another button on the other strut.

 

[wemorgan]

Is there a mechanical catch on the hinge?

 

[Justin1600]

Yes mate, press the red button on the bonnet strut and the bonnet will go vertical. Try wiggling the bonnet up and down as you press the button.
Two 13mm nuts, remove the plate out of the way and then the battery comes out ( is a tight fit )

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Brilliant - thanks for your help!

When I was pressing the button it wasnt making any difference, I will try again tomorrow.

 

[jaymanek]

you have to press and lift the bonnet up at the same time?

 

[KillerHERTZ]

All done!

Always heavier than I remember lifting a battery, for the strut you need to press it as soon as you start opening the bonnet...!