Volkswagen: 2001 VW BEETLE, magnetic pickup tool, tight fit

Question

... how do you replace the battery?

much thanks, david

Answer
There is a bolt at the front edge of the battery that holds it down.  I'd suggest getting a magnetic pickup tool to retrieve the bolt.  The battery is a pretty tight fit, so you will need to unbolt the power steering reservoir to make room to swing it out.  I'd suggest using a "data saver" so that you don't need to reset your radio security code or re-adapt the throttle body.