- New car battery (check your owner's manual for the correct size)
- Battery terminal brush
- 10mm wrench
- Safety glasses
Instructions:
1. Park your car in a safe location and turn off the engine. Allow the engine to cool down completely before starting the battery replacement.
2. Open the hood of your car. Locate the battery, which is usually in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
3. Put on your safety glasses to protect your eyes from any battery acid that may leak.
4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Use the 10mm wrench to loosen the nut that holds the negative battery cable to the terminal. Be careful not to touch the positive terminal with the wrench, as this could create a spark and cause an explosion.
5. Disconnect the positive battery terminal. Use the 10mm wrench to loosen the nut that holds the positive battery cable to the terminal.
6. Remove the old battery. Carefully lift the battery out of the battery tray. Be careful not to drop the battery, as it is heavy and could cause injury if it falls on your foot.
7. Clean the battery terminals and battery tray. Use a battery terminal brush to clean the terminals and the battery tray. Be sure to remove any dirt or corrosion that may be present.
8. Install the new battery. Place the new battery in the battery tray and make sure that it is securely seated.
9. Reconnect the positive battery terminal. Use the 10mm wrench to tighten the nut that holds the positive battery cable to the terminal.
10. Reconnect the negative battery terminal. Use the 10mm wrench to tighten the nut that holds the negative battery cable to the terminal.
11. Close the hood of your car.
12. Start your car and let it run for a few minutes. This will help to charge the new battery.
Tips:
- If you are not comfortable replacing the battery yourself, you can have it done by a qualified mechanic.
- Be sure to dispose of the old battery properly. Check with your local recycling center for information on how to do this.
