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joss007



Member Since: 22 Feb 2019
Location: west midlands
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Battery Box Replacement
My '98 Defender failed its MOT the other week due to corrosion on the battery box. I have only had a brief look but, it looks too far gone to try and weld up. I have seen some good reports on the YRM replacements but, my question is, can the old box be removed and the new one installed without having to remove the whole seatbox. If so, does anyone have any tips
Post #1062586 11th Mar 2025 10:48am
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Although never done exactly that, I had removed my 90 battery box while the seatbox was out as I sent it for galvanizing.

I clearly recall that the seat box is resting on the sill, and perhaps also on one of the chassis supports that support the seat box. Cant remember exactly at the tub side.

So probably doable if you remove the sill which is much less effort than removing the seatbox.

I dont know if different on a 110 5 door body. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #1062619 11th Mar 2025 3:51pm
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Nato Green
Yep, done this job on my 90 using the YRM kit. Cut the rusty remnants out leaving the seatbox in situ. Used drills for the rivets, spot weld cutter for the spot welds and a slitting disc in the grinder to slice it up into smaller pieces.
Primed and painted the YRM kit, then fitted it in place one part at a time. Assembled it with sealant and riveted it together sides first, then bottom last. Knowing the seatbox can stay in and then its just simple lego pieces is easy enough. Good luck! Instagram: L90andy

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Post #1062621 11th Mar 2025 3:58pm
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