Re: Labor? for a Battery? (archive)

10 min. = 1/6 hr x whatever hourly rate.
It's practically as simple as replacing a light bulb. I didn't even ask about having them replace it, though lots of parts retailers do it for nothing - that's how complicated it is.
Here's how I did it:
Disconnect Neg (-) batt cable w/ 10mm spanner in tool kit. THEN disconnect POS (+) cable. Remove vertical threaded rod at rear end - this holds batt in place. BEFORE lifting batt out - disconnect vent tube - friction-fit. Lift out old batt and reverse procedure to install new.
Recycle old batt - locally, a $10 refund is given when old is returned to retailer.

Just how much labor does it take?

NAPA has a battery which is slightly smaller (length, not height or depth) and fits perfectly - BMW provides another threaded hole for the holddown - and comes complete w/ vent - but not folding handles.
Some have said that it does not have as much reserve capacity? It is a couple of pounds lighter.
It's been working fine for my '96 E-38 for over a year. Cost was ~$105-115.
Email me for part #.
Please provide any brand name replacement, model # and cost for the battery - outside of the dealer. Dealer quoted me $340 installed which seemed to be high. I searched the archives and didn't see any replacements.
Thanks

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