- Part of the battery mount assembly
- A loose battery hold down frame could lead to trouble starting your car
- Can be replaced at home with moderate auto skills
Your Nissan engine supplies the energy required for performance, but what powers the combustion engine in the first place? When you crank the key in the ignition, chemical energy within the battery sparks the rest of the system to life. Without a properly functioning Nissan battery, no amount of gasoline can keep your hatchback, sedan, or truck performing as designed.
If you notice your Nissan engine is taking longer to crank to life or that the radio and dome lights aren't working quite right, you may think there's something wrong with the battery. But in many situations, damage of other electrical components may be to blame — particularly if you changed or cleaned your Nissan battery not too long ago.
If this sounds like something you're experiencing, you may want to turn your attention to the battery mount assembly, including the battery tray, support rods, and Battery Hold Down Frame.
With time, use, and contact with the elements, some of these parts may rust or warp. A damaged or loose Battery Hold Down Frame may allow your battery to shift, negatively affecting its durability or disconnecting the wires that transfer the power to your vehicle.
Get to the root of the issue by parking your vehicle on a flat surface and giving the engine time to cool down. Next, test your Nissan battery using a voltmeter and check the battery assembly area for signs of corrosion. If the battery is clean and the voltage sufficient, verify that the negative and positive cables are affixed to the right battery posts. All good? Tug at the battery case gently to see if it jiggles with pressure. If it moves, re-tightening the bolts and getting a new, genuine Nissan Battery Hold Down Frame could help!
To install your replacement Battery Hold Down Frame, begin with your Nissan off, cooled down, and parked in a low-traffic and flat surface. Pop the hood. Use a wrench or similar tool to unscrew the nuts keeping your old Battery Hold Down Frame in place, setting them aside for reuse, if applicable. Gently remove the old hold down strap and secure the new Battery Hold Down Frame in its place, making sure all holes line up with the appropriate support rods. Once everything is lined up, use the appropriate bolts or nuts to secure the frame, being mindful of not tightening them too much or too little. As always, refer to your Nissan owner's manual or visit your nearest authorized service center for model-specific instructions and details.
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This Electrical System Battery Hold Down Frame, part 24427ZX60A, fits the following vehicle models and years: Nissan Altima 2002-2011.
FRAME-BATTERY FIX
Fits Frontier, NV200, NV200 TAXI, Pathfinder, Rogue, Sentra, Xterra