Driver Lost My Manual I Need to access battery under seat

[indiana]

The driver lost my manual on the way here. The battery had to be replaced on the way here thats when the manual was lost. I have never had to get at the batree Myself yet. It is late at night now, the battery is dead and The dealer is 1000 miles away how do I take out the seat to get at it so I can charge it up? Thanks! for any help.... Indy

[TheDon]

what car what chasis what year etc we need to know

only car i know with a battery under the seat are the old vw beetles

[indiana]

Oops! 1997 E300D... Under back seat... Thanks!.... Indy

[TheDon]

http://mb.braingears.com/

that might be of help.. i dont know if its been working lately but give it a shot.. it has the owners manual and technical manual

[barry123400]

Just a thought if you are really stuck and cannot get the seat out. If you can see or access the heavy cable at the starter you could use that as the positive battery terminal and any ground under the hood should give you a battery charge circuit for your charger. The largest wire terminal on the alternator will also go to the positive battery terminal and might also be a good positive charge point if accessable. Using a moderate current battery charger should be safe. Although I will not heavy boost a car with electronics myself. Others may agree or disagree. I am not familar with your engine layout so do not know the difficulty if any of getting to either terminal.

[speedy300Dturbo]

On your car there's a jumpstart terminal under the hood with a black cover over it.

[barry123400]

If for a reason you have to get the battery to a charger try phoning mercedes roadside assistance program. It's free and with a little luck those working there will know how to remove the back seat or find someone to tell you how.

[indiana]

Thank you all.. It is friggen cold out!... I am going to look for the jump start terminal... Otherwise I will call mercedes roadside assitance.. I hate winter!... Thanks so much!... Indy

[Matt L]

On my '96 E300, the jump-start terminal is on the driver's side under the hood, behind the ABS controller. Small (about 3x4") black and plastic. Flip it open to reveal the conductor.

To remove the rear seat cusion, open a rear door and feel around the bottom of the cusion itself at the front outer edge for a small relief. That's the catch. Pull up to release the catch then do so for the other side. The cusion then comes right out.

Note that the manual says to always disconnect the battery negative terminal before charging. I can't say that I'd do this myself, but there it is.

[andmoon]

Originally Posted by TheDon

what car what chasis what year etc we need to know

only car i know with a battery under the seat are the old vw beetles

Yup and broken seat springs caused some interesting shorts/fires!