How to Change a Car Battery

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This article will help you change the battery in your vehicle.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Open the hood and locate the battery. First, using a combination wrench, remove the negative (black) battery cable from the battery.
Step 2

Remove the positive (red) cable from the battery.
Step 3

Remove the clamp that holds the battery in with a socket. This is probably located towards the bottom of the battery. You may need ratchet extensions to remove the bolt.
Step 4

Remove the battery. Clean the terminals, the clamp, and the platform the battery sits on with a wire brush.
Step 5

Place the new battery on the platform and attach the clamp. Make sure the battery is tight.
Step 6

Attach the positive (red) cable first.
Step 7

Attach the negative (black) cable.

Tips & Warnings

Remove the old battery and take it with you to the store where you are buying the new battery. There is a core charge to take care of the old battery, but when you buy the new battery, they will remove the core charge.