1. New battery terminal connectors: These are the pieces that connect the battery cables to the battery posts. They should be the correct size and type for your vehicle.
2. Battery cable ends: These are the metal connectors that attach to the battery cables and connect to the battery terminal connectors.
3. Heat shrink tubing: This is a type of plastic tubing that is used to insulate the battery cable connections.
4. Crimping tool: This tool is used to crimp the battery cable ends onto the battery cables.
5. Electrical tape: This is used to secure the heat shrink tubing in place and to provide additional insulation.
Instructions for connecting a car battery:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal by loosening the nut or bolt that holds it in place and removing the cable.
2. Disconnect the positive battery terminal by loosening the nut or bolt that holds it in place and removing the cable.
3. Clean the battery terminals and posts with a wire brush to remove any corrosion.
4. Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to the battery terminals and posts to help prevent corrosion.
5. Attach the new battery terminal connectors to the battery posts and tighten the nuts or bolts to hold them in place.
6. Crimp the battery cable ends onto the battery cables.
7. Slide the heat shrink tubing over the battery cable connections and use a heat gun to shrink it into place.
8. Wrap electrical tape around the heat shrink tubing to secure it in place and to provide additional insulation.
9. Reconnect the positive battery terminal by attaching the cable to the positive battery terminal and tightening the nut or bolt to hold it in place.
10. Reconnect the negative battery terminal by attaching the cable to the negative battery terminal and tightening the nut or bolt to hold it in place.
Note: It is important to follow the instructions carefully to avoid any electrical accidents. If you are not comfortable working with electrical systems, it is best to seek professional help.
