These are the steps to take to replace the battery terminal clamps: Disconnect the negative, then positive battery cables. Cut, or grind, off the old connector. Clean the exposed battery cable with a cleaning agent. Attach new clamps using a 10mm wrench. Reconnect the battery cables starting with the positive side first.
Disconnect the negative, then positive battery cables. Cut, or grind, off the old connector. Clean the exposed battery cable with a cleaning agent. Attach new clamps using a 10mm wrench. Reconnect the battery cables starting with the positive side first. Now let’s go into more detail on each of these steps.
It links your vehicle’s battery and various electrical systems, allowing electrical current to flow from the battery to components such as the starter, alternator, and other electronic devices. Battery connectors can come in different forms, including terminal clamps and connectors that can be crimped or bolted onto cables.
The connector clamps onto the battery cable using two 10mm bolts. The threads are in the clamp, so you don’t have to worry about losing the nuts. Put the corrosion-resistant pads onto the positive (red) and negative (green) battery terminals. Disassemble the clamp. Place the battery cable in the clamping portion.
Place the battery cable in the clamping portion. Use a 10mm wrench or socket to tighten down the clamping bolts. Repeat for both the positive and negative battery terminals. Put the battery cables back onto the battery posts. Start with the positive side first. Tighten them down with a 10mm wrench or socket.
If you’re replacing a terminal, follow these steps: First, disconnect the grounded battery cable before replacing the terminal on either cable. Then, remove the old terminal by cutting or sawing as close to the cable’s terminal as possible. Next, strip approximately 3/4 of an inch of cable insulation from the cable end.