General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
#2791
It actually harder when it’s under the hood.I had to lift the battery up over all the engine components and finagle it around awkwardly to its mounting position near the hood strut, Wouldve been easier if it was under the trunk floor or rear seat.
#2792
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
They are not. As I noted a few posts above yours, it's under the passenger footwell. Remove the floormat and a panel underneath it, and it's there in all its glory with a crap ton of space to work. When I finally get around to changing ours, it will be the easiest and cleanest battery replacement I've ever done in my life.
#2794
Lexus Champion
I don't disagree but the public at large complains badly when it's anywhere else lol!
#2795
Lexus Champion
They are not. As I noted a few posts above yours, it's under the passenger footwell. Remove the floormat and a panel underneath it, and it's there in all its glory with a crap ton of space to work. When I finally get around to changing ours, it will be the easiest and cleanest battery replacement I've ever done in my life.
#2796
Lexus Fanatic
They are not. As I noted a few posts above yours, it's under the passenger footwell. Remove the floormat and a panel underneath it, and it's there in all its glory with a crap ton of space to work. When I finally get around to changing ours, it will be the easiest and cleanest battery replacement I've ever done in my life.
https://www.audiworld.com/how-tos/a/...battery-423785
#2797
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
They appear to have done it differently depending on generation.
https://www.audiworld.com/how-tos/a/...battery-423785
https://www.audiworld.com/how-tos/a/...battery-423785
#2798
Lexus Champion
Interesting observation about the batteries being out of the elements. I hadn't really thought about that, but the GS and Tundra both needed their batteries changed pretty early on, and both are located in the engine bay. In the Highlander, the battery is tucked away in the rear cargo area, and it's still going strong after nearly 5 years.
#2801
Lexus Fanatic
Just watched a video on it. Not quite as easy on the 4L (1st gen) as it is on the 4M (2nd gen), but still doesn't look too bad. 90% of the steps in that DIY are unnecessary. The hinges in the seat rail mean you just remove the two front bolts and then tilt the whole thing back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7EkYUPxUcI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7EkYUPxUcI
Interesting observation about the batteries being out of the elements. I hadn't really thought about that, but the GS and Tundra both needed their batteries changed pretty early on, and both are located in the engine bay. In the Highlander, the battery is tucked away in the rear cargo area, and it's still going strong after nearly 5 years.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 04-03-24 at 12:21 PM.
#2802
Lexus Champion
Much better than a lot of engine bay mount setups I've have to deal with since there won't ever be a rusted or snapped bracket etc