Onehots2k

I'm trying to remove my battery. I cant for the life of me get the nut that tightens the clasp over the "Positive" terminal.

I used WD40, I used baking soda. WTF. I've been messing with the car all day.

Any advice? I'm either going to strip the bolt or round out the edges on the nut.

This sucks.

Saki GT

Have you tried using a wrench?


You may need some penetrating oil, or ice to cool the part and get it to contract.

Onehots2k

I have no idea what penetrating oil is..lol So just get an ice cube??

speedworksracing

Penetrating oil is like WD40 but it works even better. Go to advance auto and get Liquid Wrench and if that doesnt work get some Vise grips, if that still doesnt work cut the wire off the terminal and get a new terminal.

Onehots2k

Thanks guys. I'm off to get some penetrating oil!

jeffbrig

Also, applying steadily increasing pressure to a seized bolt is a good recipe for rounding it off. You need to yank it to snap/break free of the corrosion. Put a wrench on the bolt/nut and hit the end of the wrench with another wrench, or even a hammer/mallet. Put the pentrating oil on first, let it soak, then snap it free.

Onehots2k

Thanks Jeff. That dosent seem to be working either. I'm afraid I'm going to have to cut something and get replacement from Honda. :-(

DFWs2k

they should sell replacement terminals at any auto store or audio store, not just through honda