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Battery bracket bolt spinning issue

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YOUR RESEARCHBattery bracket bolt spinning issue

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I'm trying to replace the battery on my 996 -98, and for some reason the bolt holding the small bracket is spinning freely, making it impossible to remove the battery.
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I'm trying to replace the battery on my 996 -98, and for some reason the bolt holding the small bracket is spinning freely, making it impossible to remove the battery.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hello! I'm trying to replace the battery on my 996 -98, and for some reason the bolt holding the small bracket is spinning freely, making it impossible to remove the battery. Does anyone know how to reach the nut for it? Would it be possible to get at it from behind the spare wheel, or from underneath the car? Thanks for any help! /C

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That's odd. As far as I remember, it's just a threaded hole which a bolt goes through, there is no nut. If it's spinning freely, then the thread could be knackered. Have you tried putting some pressure on it, ie lifting the bracket upwards, whilst trying to undo it?

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the tip! Then I know that it isn't a nut. I will try to put some pressure on it and see if it comes loose. Thanks! /C

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