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How to Remove the Battery on Renault Trafic, Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar

Model: Renault Trafic MK 3 - Years 2014-2026
Part: Battery

The battery location on the Renault Trafic (and consequently on the Opel Vivaro and Nissan Primastar) is unusual: it is actually located inside the cabin, under the driver's seat (left-hand drive). We need to remove the mat, and underneath it, we will find a rectangular panel secured with 4 screws. First, disconnect the negative terminal, then the positive terminal. At this point, using a 13 mm socket wrench, unscrew the locking bracket located on the side screw, engine side; be careful as the nut underneath, trapped in the plastic of the floor, may spin freely. If it does spin, gently break the surrounding plastic with a screwdriver and a hammer. Then, hold the nut with pliers to unscrew the screw from above. You can now extract the battery, although it is quite heavy and in an awkward position.

Posted on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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