2005 Vert Battery Holder

[pedro2u]

Seems like I've chased this before but kinda let it slide, but I'm still missing the correct battery hold down for my convertible battery. I've got the shocks on both sides, but there's no hold down across the top of the battery. Can anyone steer me to this part number? I'm not seeing it in the Realoem diagrams.

My car's in storage at the moment, so it's a spring fix, but here's a picture of the battery with no hold down, and a picture of a hold down I bought that seems incorrect since I can't seem to find a way to attach it - unless more parts are needed

Any help would be appreciated, maybe even a picture of a convertible's correct battery attachment

Thanks!

[John in VA]

Interesting - I have no convertible experience so was unaware of the "vibration absorber." Looks like you need #2 - supporting rail, to screw into the battery box base to hold the battery in place. Supporting rail - 51 71 7 056 337
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BW53-USA-11-2004-E46-BMW-330Ci&diagId=61_1424
35973

[pedro2u]

thanks John for the leg work. But when I look it up using my VIN for the Vert, I get the diagram you posted, but also this one with greyed out parts and I think that's where I'm confused because I think I either need items 1 & 2, or 15 & 16. That's why if anyone could share a picture it would help answer it

[pedro2u]

Just watched this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2_d2fDA1qU from "World Mechanics" - they show replacing the vert battery - and it's even a ZHP......

BTW - great channel for E46 DIY...

So John, are you thinking that item 2 in your image is what they're showing located on the negative side of the battery (circled in RED) ? Because in your image, based on where it's showing in the diagram, I was assuming it would be located on the fender side of the battery.....

But I guess it's the same part either way... I just ordered it on eBay!

[John in VA]

That's similar to what's on my E39 - a cleat that screws in to hold down the short edge of the battery. This allows use of a larger battery (H8 vs. H7) without that little plastic block for the E46 (#10 in your diagram) that has the tab that breaks off. Of course the E46 & E39 parts have a different number.

[pedro2u]

well I guess that explains why the Bosch H7/L4/94R battery I bought in 2017 needs that clamp

[johnrando]

Still need a pic?

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[pedro2u]

Still need a pic?

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if you happen to have one, just be more confident. Who knows the history of the car or battery in the video...... Thanks!

[johnrando]

if you happen to have one, just be more confident. Who knows the history of the car or battery in the video...... Thanks!Need a btr pic? Just ran out and took this[/IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191213/d0bef7d527156fee4c0d6e02658919d4.jpg

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[pedro2u]

thanks for doing that....but where's the long long mounting screw and clamp that shows on the right hand side (neg) of the battery like the one I circled in my picture? Not clear from your picture what's holding down your battery.... I ordered this off eBay because that's what I thought I was missing

[johnrando]

Good question. I may need that myself. I recall I used to have one so not sure why it's not there. How much on ebay?

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[pedro2u]

Good question. I may need that myself. I recall I used to have one so not sure why it's not there. How much on ebay?

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I paid $15.64 including shipping for what's in the pic

[pedro2u]

here's a new listing for $12.95 https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-E46-CONVERTIBLE-BATTERY-TRAY-BRACKET-TIE-DOWN-MOUNT-HOLDER-BRACE-BOLT/153689460262?epid=1422208443&hash=item23c89b0e26:g:oN0AAOSwovFdqdUF

part is 51717056337

[johnrando]

here's a new listing for $12.95 https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-E46-CONVERTIBLE-BATTERY-TRAY-BRACKET-TIE-DOWN-MOUNT-HOLDER-BRACE-BOLT/153689460262?epid=1422208443&hash=item23c89b0e26:g:oN0AAOSwovFdqdUF

part is 51717056337Thanks!

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[pedro2u]

mine arrived and it looks like a complete one, but it's an April install since the vert is in a storage unit and the battery is in my basement......

[johnrando]

mine arrived and it looks like a complete one, but it's an April install since the vert is in a storage unit and the battery is in my basement......K. Mine is on the way.

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[pedro2u]

3 months later, just installed the battery tie down purchased in December...... job done

[johnrando]

LIKE. I have not done mine yet.

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