- Replacement car battery (check your owner's manual for the correct size and type)
- Battery terminal cleaning kit
- 10mm wrench
- Safety glasses
Instructions:
1. Park your car in a safe location, turn off the engine, and engage the parking brake.
2. Open the hood of your car. Locate the battery, which is usually in the front left corner of the engine compartment.
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Use the 10mm wrench to loosen the nut on the negative terminal (marked with a "-") and remove it.
4. Disconnect the positive battery terminal. Use the 10mm wrench to loosen the nut on the positive terminal (marked with a "+") and remove it.
5. Remove the old battery. Once the terminals are disconnected, you can remove the old battery by lifting it straight up and out of the battery tray.
6. Clean the battery terminals. Use the battery terminal cleaning kit to clean the terminals on both the old battery and the new battery.
7. Install the new battery. Place the new battery in the battery tray and make sure it is securely seated.
8. Reconnect the positive battery terminal. Tighten the nut on the positive terminal until it is snug.
9. Reconnect the negative battery terminal. Tighten the nut on the negative terminal until it is snug.
10. Close the hood of your car.
Tips:
- Be careful not to drop the battery. It is heavy and can cause serious injury if it falls on your foot or hand.
- When disconnecting and reconnecting the battery terminals, be careful not to touch the metal parts of the terminals with your hands. This can cause sparks and/or electrical shocks.
- Replace the battery in your vehicle as soon as possible if it is dead. A car battery that is not properly maintained can damage your vehicle's electrical system.
