How to replace the car battery on a Peugeot Boxer

The eponymous white Peugeot van is the transporter of choice in Europe but a sight rarely seen on SA roads. We show you how to easily replace the vehicle battery in a Peugeot Boxer van.

Lawrence Minnie

22 Aug 2023 · 09:25Automotive News1 min read

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French Power Up!

It is always a good idea to take care of this preventative maintenance before you need it, especially as mechanics see a big paycheck when any French vehcile rolls into their workshop. We show you how to take care of business yourself for a fraction of the cost, in a few easy steps.

You won't need many fancy tools to work on this French connection and we can show you how its done!

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You will need:

A new battery
10mm socket, socket wrench and extension
Flat head screwdriver

Let's get started!

1. Open the bonnet

2. Locate the battery and ECU assembly.

3. Using your 10mm socket, remove the negative battery terminal.

4. Remove the positive terminal by lifting the cam-style retaining clip.

5. Unclip the ECU section of the assembly and move it to the side.

6. Use the flat screwdriver to gently pry the hold down clip out of the battery tray.

7.Remove battery.

8.Put new battery into position.

9.Replace retainer, terminals and ECU assembly in reverse order.

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more