Maintenance question... heat shield wrap around the battery

So the black blanket/shield around my battery is falling apart. I pick up a new one at the dealership parts department today. Question: can I just undo the hold down bolt, lift up the battery, and exchange the blanket/wrap without undoing the battery cables? Or is there not enough room to lift up the battery while still connected? Will undoing the cables cause any issues?

The cables will likely not leave you enough slack to raise the battery enough. I just swapped my battery out a few weeks ago.

Unplugging the terminals will reset your radio and emissions monitors.

U live in Missouri bro Its not necessary. does nothing. leave it out. its for extreme cold temps.

Start the car. The alternator will keep it running and the car won't reset. Remove the cables, lift the battery and swap out the blanket.

Mine fell apart and I just threw it away. The next one will also fall apart.

Tom

As Brett said, it really isn't needed and serves no purpose where you live. Take it back for a refund.

Thanks to all. I did pick a replacement up.

Curious what you guys do to these, mine looks brand new ??

LOL.

Thread delivers!

Nothing duck tape can’t fix. In all seriousness, it’s not needed as others already commented.

Toss it. Weight reduction

Looks like it could be used to insulate a cool half rack of beer in a pinch.


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Curious what you guys do to these, mine looks brand new ??

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Mine is a 14 with 13,000 miles. It is a garage queen. I am in TX so my guess is heat is a factor. I don't wash with water so it hasn't been wet repeatedly.

Tom

tomshep said:

Mine is a 14 with 13,000 miles. It is a garage queen. I am in TX so my guess is heat is a factor. I don't wash with water so it hasn't been wet repeatedly.

Tom

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Mine is at 13,112 miles now. It is a 2013. I expect it is dry rot. Ours has never seen rain, at least since we have owned it. No biggie. I have a replacement.

As long as you're happy and satisfied, @RockChalk.