Re: Battery Removal
And the FSM says "
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (4). If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
2. Remove the protective plastic cap (1).
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (2). If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
4. Remove the battery hold down nut (3) and strap from the battery.
5. Remove the battery (5) from the battery tray. "
but says nothing about the clamp on the firewall end (see pic.)
Wound up going to local Boyz with Vigor and found a carry clamp with narrow enough ends that could slip on sides - wanted one that was just a strap with holes that gow over the battery terminals but would have taken two days.
Was able to rotate the battery on end and lift out. (New one has handles) and then I saw what looks like a clamp on the end but not sure there is room for a socket and extension between the battery and the firewall to tighten so just going to leave in place.
Even my 150 Jag was easier and it had two 6v batteries, one in each fenderwell. (remove the liner to reach).
But haven't had to replace the one in the GTP yet. Is under the windshield washer reservoir.