Peugeot Boxer PVC 2016, how to change battery?

[uzsnowdrop]

Happy Christmas all, went outside to take the van for a run out after two flat battery ( vehicle) incidents this week. I use the van as a daily driver as well as a motorhome and it looks like the battery has had it .
opened the cover and wasn’t expecting all of those the wiring connections, (see photo)phew.sooooo, How do I change the battery, numpty question I know but I’ve no idea! What is that black plate with wiring all over it? The neg terminal is attached by a clip on to a ‘post’ .
I cant see a battery name type anywhere for a replacement but does anyone recognise it or can suggest a best replacement.?
Thanks in advance!

 

[pappajohn]

Loosen the nut at the bottom right of the pic on the Pos post being careful not to let the spanner touch and metal. .
Loosen the nut at an angle upwards on the Neg post.
Lifting both plates will reveal the disconnected battery... May need a bit of a twist to break free of the post and remove the Neg plate first... All the wires will remain connected to the clamps.
Secure both out of the way then lift out the battery after removing any hold-down fixings.

 

[vin0114]

Don't forget to release the +pos assembly by unscrewing the 2 cross-head screws on the immediate left of the +pos clamp - the red pastic bit

 

[uzsnowdrop]

So helpful , thanks, will get on it tomorrow now as the lights just gone ....merry christmas

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Wasn’t expecting to see all that on top!

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[pappajohn]

Don't forget to release the +pos assembly by unscrewing the 2 cross-head screws on the immediate left of the +pos clamp - the red pastic bit
View attachment 451277

Why?
They are screwed into the plastic tray and will come away with everything else when the tray is lifted off after the Pos post clamp is removed

 

[vin0114]

Why?
They are screwed into the plastic tray and will come away with everything else when the tray is lifted off after the Pos post clamp is removed

I thought these were positioning screws @papajohn ?

 

[pappajohn]

I thought these were positioning screws @papajohn ?

Look to me like some form of fuse.

Actually, looking again its one red plate laid over the other.... No idea what purpose they serve.
Certainly can't see a need for locating screws though.

 

[vin0114]

Look to me like some form of fuse.

I was certain they screwed directly to the battery top?

 

[Emmit]

The nut and threaded bolt that faces north south to the right of the photo above releases the positive side of the connectors from the terminal post on the battery.

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[vin0114]

The pic below shows the receptor threaded holes for the +pos tray assembly at the left of the +pos terminal.

 

[GeoffnDee]

I was certain they screwed directly to the battery top?

That is how mine is with the two screws going through the red plastic into the casing, I think they are to support the multi-connector terminal plate. You need to remove them as well as loosening the terminal to be able to move the plate away from the battery .

 

[vin0114]

The nut and threaded bolt that faces north south to the right of the photo above releases the positive side of the connectors from the terminal post on the battery.View attachment 451280

That is how mine is with the two screws going through the red plastic into the casing, I think they are to support the multi-connector terminal plate. You need to remove them as well as loosening the terminal to be able to move the plate away from the battery .

Thanks Geoff C. - though I was going daft

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Think I have got that ... I’ll remove them thanks

 

[uzsnowdrop]

...so the black bar across the middle is just a bracket/brace right? Just undo it?

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[csd4t]

...so the black bar across the middle is just a bracket/brace right? Just undo it?

Yep just holds the battery in place

 

[GeoffnDee]

Yes the black bar holds the battery in position, if you loosen the nut I think it slots into the battery box sides just be very careful to keep it away from the battery terminals when you remove it.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Good point thanks....️️️️

 

[pappajohn]

I was certain they screwed directly to the battery top?

I really can't see that, it's compromising the battery case for one thing and it's not needed for another.
Think of the result if someone lost them and decided they only had 2 or 3 inch screws....
The battery clamp should keep everything in place

 

[GeoffnDee]

The battery case is not compromised as the holes for the screws are there, on the correct battery, for that purpose, the terminal plate has many connections going to it and although the clamp alone will hold it the screws are there to support it and stop it twisting. They are not live and only go through the red plastic piece to clamp the plate to the top of the battery.

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[vin0114]

I really can't see that, it's compromising the battery case for one thing and it's not needed for another.
Think of the result if someone lost them and decided they only had 2 or 3 inch screws....
The battery clamp should keep everything in place

Hi pappajohn the last couple of replacement batteries that I have recently fitted required the removal of these locating screws. I do agree if longer screws are used then damage to the battery could ensue.

 

[pappajohn]

Well, I stand corrected but why 2 screws? And why are the red plastic bits shaped as they are and overlapped when a single flat plastic strip or 2 washers would suffice

 

[vin0114]

Well, I stand corrected but why 2 screws? And why are the red plastic bits shaped as they are and overlapped when a single flat plastic strip or 2 washers would suffice

Or more beneficially just a locating lug as on many other sensible products?

 

[Stanbrook]

If you have a cab radio that has a secure code have it to hand before you start
If your alarm has special instruction for resetting? either have the instructions or contact the supplier/installer

I encountered no problems and I had a residual voltage feeding back to the cab due to a Sterling BtoB being installed.

Be absolutely sure you have the correct replacement battery! physical size capacity and terminal configuration.

Remove the cab carpet and there is the floor panel with coin turn fixings a 50p piece is good, just half a turn on each

Now you have the battery box cover, just remove the two nearest 13mm bolts.
The lid hinges up and then pull it away from the hinges towards you.

This is what you will find

Now remove the battery clamp 13mm nut

Now disconnect the Negative clamp, no spanner needed here but best to remove the cable out of the way altogether by removing the 13mm bolt to the chassis also.

Now remove the terminal cover at the +ve end

Remove these two screws and the red plastic doobree lol

Then slacken the +ve clamp nut 10mm ring spanner and lift the lot clear

Pull out the old battery

Present the new one

Be sure to remove both transit plugs

Reverse the whole procedure Amen

EDIT this is a left hand drive vehicle so do not be confused by that.

 

[Lenny HB]

Also the negative terminal is normally quick release you don't need to undo the bolts just push the lever.

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[Techno]

Or more beneficially just a locating lug as on many other sensible products?

The red doobrie is basically a pair of expansion plugs. I presume they are connected together so you don't lose them. You were spot on all the way

 

[rb62]

The screws through the red plastic don't screw into the battery itself,they expand the lugs into the holes like a rawlplug.

Techno beat me to it

 

[vin0114]

The red doobrie is basically a pair of expansion plugs. I presume they are connected together so you don't lose them. You were spot on all the way

Thanks Andy Techno it does seem overkill to me.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Also the negative terminal is normally quick release you don't need to undo the bolts just push the lever.

Found that when fitting new seat the other day... who knew? Great idea. Its a loooonnngg time since I changed a battery, vauxhall viva I think...

 

[Minxy]

If I'm doing anything with batteries, as I remove each of the cables I immediately tape it well out of the way with gaffer tape, no risk then of it moving or getting knocked onto the battery terminals etc.

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