OEM Nissan Battery Trays

Secure Your Battery with Battery Trays

From vintage classics to cutting-edge models, the experts at Nissan Canada have the specialized parts for your unique vehicle needs. Battery trays hold batteries securely in the engine bay or trunk. These stamped metal or plastic platforms include mounting holes and hold-down hardware. Factory trays use corrosion-resistant materials that withstand acid exposure. Proper mounting prevents battery movement that damages cables and terminals.

How Battery Trays Secure Batteries

Your battery tray bolts to the vehicle structure in a protected location. The battery sits on the tray surface with spacers that prevent direct metal contact. Hold-down brackets or straps secure the battery top. Hardware includes J-bolts or threaded rods with clamping brackets. The tray routes acid drainage away from structural components. Some designs include heat shields that protect batteries from engine heat. Nissan battery trays for vehicles like the Altima and Xterra fit specific battery sizes. Drainage channels prevent water accumulation under batteries. Plastic trays resist acid corrosion better than metal. Proper installation prevents battery movement during collisions. The tray must allow clearance for cable connections. Integration with battery cables and connectors requires proper positioning.

What Causes Tray Failure

Battery trays corrode from acid leakage and road salt exposure. Metal trays rust through from moisture accumulation. Plastic trays crack from impact or over-tightening hold-down hardware. Mounting holes elongate from vibration. Battery acid eats through protective coatings. Generic aftermarket trays often don't fit battery dimensions correctly. Loose batteries damage trays through repeated impacts. Heat from nearby exhaust components warps plastic trays. Collision damage bends metal trays. Missing or loose hold-down hardware allows battery movement. Age-related plastic brittleness causes cracking.

Inspecting and Replacing Battery Trays

Replace battery trays when rust perforation or cracking appears. Batteries should sit level without rocking. Check hold-down hardware tightness during battery service. Most battery trays last 10 to 15 years unless damaged by leaking batteries. Neutralize acid corrosion with baking soda solution before installing new batteries. Ensure proper drainage to prevent water accumulation. Tighten hold-downs enough to prevent movement without over-compressing the battery case. Inspect the tray whenever replacing batteries. Damaged trays compromise battery security during accidents. Genuine Nissan battery trays fit precisely in mounting locations and include correct hold-down hardware, unlike universal trays that may not secure batteries properly or provide adequate acid drainage.

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