How the hell do I get it out? Looks like an allen heah but the space is too narrow to get the socket into. Is there a special tool for this? My car is dead.

 

HELP!!!! It's a 2003 A4 1.8T with auto if that makes a difference.

 

Tyr using an extension on your socket wrench, almost all battery hold downs need one.

No way you can get in the side?

 

Yeah just got my battery changed a few months ago and yes it's to small for your hand to fit down there, u need a special tool or extension. Contact your local battery place and query them.

 

Some skill, a prybar and praying I was able to barely squeeze the socket between the Strut Bar and car. Took a while and I did not replace the hold down. I did it Git 'R' Done style and used a bungee cord this time. You can't see it with the cover anyway.

 

Using a quarter inch extension will give you better access than a 3/8 extension. You can also use a ball type hex. Just be carefull not to strip the bolt, as ball types tend to do that if held at to great an angle.