A 10-step guide to changing your car battery. Park on a flat surface. Ensure the engine is off and engage the parking brake. Open the bonnet and put on gloves and safety glasses, to prevent coming into contact with battery acid. Locate the battery. It’s usually in a corner of the engine compartment. Disconnect both terminals.
Remove the negative (-) first, then the positive (+) using a wrench. Locate and unbolt the hold-down clamp that secures the battery, then lift the old battery out of the battery tray. Clean the area, then position the new battery in the tray - ensuring correct terminal alignment. Reattach the hold-down clamps to secure the new battery.
Locate the battery. It’s usually in a corner of the engine compartment. Disconnect both terminals. Remove the negative (-) first, then the positive (+) using a wrench. Locate and unbolt the hold-down clamp that secures the battery, then lift the old battery out of the battery tray.
Without a reliable battery, a vehicle would be unable to start or sustain its electronic operations, highlighting its crucial role in automotive functionality. Changing a car battery may seem daunting, but with the right tools and knowledge, it can be a straightforward task.
Dispose of the old battery safely at a recycling centre, or specialised waste disposal. As with any device, batteries have a lifespan and will eventually stop working. Unfortunately, they don’t often last as long as our cars - and may need changing when they become defective.
Use our locate a Centre tool to find your nearest Kwik Fit centre, where our expert technicians can replace your battery quickly and efficiently. 1. Park on a flat surface. Ensure the engine is off and engage the parking brake. 2. Open the bonnet and put on gloves and safety glasses, to prevent coming into contact with battery acid.