211-813-191 VW Battery Hold Down Bracket - Bus, Beetle, Ghia

Battery Hold Down Bracket – 211-813-191

The 211-813-191 is a heavy-duty steel bracket designed to keep the battery firmly seated in the battery tray. In a rear-engine Volkswagen, a loose battery is a significant safety hazard. Without this bracket, the battery can slide during cornering or bounce on rough roads, potentially causing the positive terminal to short out against the fuel tank or bodywork, which is a leading cause of engine bay fires.

This bracket is designed to hook into the factory battery tray and provide a rigid clamping force across the base of the battery. Because the battery area is prone to trapped moisture and acid fumes, original brackets are often heavily corroded or missing entirely. This replacement part is finished in a durable coating to resist acid corrosion and ensure your electrical system remains stable and safe.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

VW Transporter (Bus):

• 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

VW Karmann Ghia:

• 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

VW Super Beetle:

• 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

VW Bug (Beetle):

• 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Product Highlights & Features

• Fire Prevention: Eliminates battery movement, preventing dangerous electrical shorts against the engine compartment or body walls.

• Heavy-Gauge Steel: Rigid construction that won't bend or flex under the weight of standard battery groups.

• Acid-Resistant Finish: Treated with a protective coating to prevent the "white rust" and pitting caused by battery off-gassing.

• Universal Fitment: Designed to work with the standard base-lip mounting system found on almost all air-cooled VW battery trays.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 211-813-191

• Material: Steel

• Application: Battery Securement

• Finish: Black Powder Coat or Zinc Plated

Installation & Maintenance Tips

• Tray Cleaning: Before installing the new bracket, clean any existing corrosion from the battery tray using a mixture of baking soda and water.

• Bolt Lubrication: Apply a small amount of anti-seize to the mounting bolt. The battery area is a high-moisture zone, and this will prevent the bolt from snapping in the future.

• Check the Lip: Ensure your battery has the proper bottom ledge (lip) for the bracket to grab onto. Most modern batteries still feature this standard mounting point.

• Firmness Test: Once tightened, the battery should be completely immobile. If it still moves, verify the bracket is correctly hooked into the tray slot.

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