Step 2: Open the hood of your car. Locate the release lever for the hood, which is usually located inside the car near the driver's seat. Pull the lever and lift the hood until it is fully open.
Step 3: Disconnect the negative battery cable. The negative battery cable is usually black and has a '-' symbol on it. Use a wrench to loosen the bolt that holds the cable in place, and then remove the cable from the battery terminal.
Step 4: Disconnect the positive battery cable. The positive battery cable is usually red and has a '+' symbol on it. Use a wrench to loosen the bolt that holds the cable in place, and then remove the cable from the battery terminal.
Step 5: Remove the battery hold-down clamp. The battery hold-down clamp is usually located on top of the battery. Use a wrench to loosen the bolts that hold the clamp in place, and then remove the clamp from the battery.
Step 6: Lift the battery out of the car. Be careful not to drop the battery, as it is heavy. Place the battery on a level surface.
Step 7: Clean the battery terminals. Use a wire brush to clean the battery terminals until they are shiny and free of corrosion.
Step 8: Reinstall the battery hold-down clamp. Place the battery hold-down clamp back on the battery and tighten the bolts.
Step 9: Reconnect the positive battery cable. Attach the positive battery cable to the positive battery terminal and tighten the bolt.
Step 10: Reconnect the negative battery cable. Attach the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal and tighten the bolt.
Step 11: Close the hood of your car.
Step 12: Dispose of the old battery properly. Take the old battery to a recycling center or auto parts store.
