Battery Removal – 451

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Unlike the previous fortwo, the 451 has a slightly larger battery to deal with increased electrics or the MHD system. The problem with a physically larger battery is that the space is a bit tight for removal. Go over to the passenger side…

…and pull back the carpet. Remove the polystyrene footwell block to reveal the battery tray.

The tight gap and the weight of the battery makes it impossible to remove directly without removing other parts. The centre console cover has a screw (arrowed below), remove it…

…and the same on the opposite side. If you have anything attached to the centre console (cup holder etc), remove it.

Look under the dash. Near the centre, there are 2 screws. Remove them.

Repeat this on the other side.

Pull the bottom part of the centre console towards the gearstick.

You may want to reach behind the 12v lighter socket and disconnect it.

You have enough wire length on the OBD connector to pull the centre console out enough to remove the battery. However, if you wish to remove the centre console fully, you’ll have to disconnect the OBD port.

Slide the surround over…

…to unlock the tabs.

Push the OBD port from the front and it will slide out of the housing.

Over the battery is a fixing strap. Remove the 10mm nut.

Lift the strap up and unhook it from the other end. Remove it from the car.

Disconnect the positive and negative terminals and remove the battery from the car.