Help with a seemingly dumb question

[mwms71]

Hello all,

I have a 99 (new body style) k1500 with the 5.3l engine. I know this sounds dumb, but I can't figure out how to disconnect the battery cables. The electrical center/fuse box seems to be too close to the battery posts for me to get my socket on them. I have tried moving the battery around a little, (after taking off the hold down strap) but it seems like it does not want to move far. Do I just need to hoist it up more, or what? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[JOE RILLA]

A socket is too big to fit in there, try using a 5/16" wrench .

[mwms71]

Thanks. That makes sense. Of course, just checking my toolbox, I don't have a wrench less than 1/2 in my box. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go to Sears..

Thanks again.

[03silveradoaby]

Or pick-up a side terminal ratchet. Comes in very handy.

[firedawg81]

Yeah I keep a craftsman 77 piece set under my back seat at all times.

[TexasF355F1]

Make sure you have a rachet extender to reach the bolt that holds the battery in place. Just installed a new one last week actually. Took all of 15 minutes.