How to install and remove the battery

How do you remove a car battery?

Provided your car’s battery is in an easy-to-reach location such as the engine bay or the trunk, removing it is a fairly painless process. “Disconnect the negative terminal first and then disconnect the positive terminal,” Hines tells us. The reason it should be done in that order, he says, is to mitigate the risk of electrocuting yourself.

How do I replace a battery?

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.

How do I install a new battery?

Clean the battery tray: Before installing a new battery, clean the battery tray and remove any corrosion or residue. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly. When installing a new battery or reconnecting the old one, reverse the steps from above and connect the positive terminal first, followed by the negative terminal.

How do you change a car battery?

This article has been viewed 2,158,304 times. To change a car battery, pop the hood of your car and locate the battery, which will be kept on either side of the car’s frame. Disconnect the negative terminal, which is labeled with a minus sign, before disconnecting the positive terminal to keep it from short-circuiting.

How to re-install a reconditioned battery?

So to re-install the reconditioned battery or to install a brand new battery, follow these steps: 1. Clean Corrosion Start by using a baking soda and water mixture to clean the battery tray if there is any leftover corrosion. We also recommend cleaning off the hold-down clamp and battery cable connectors in this step. 2.

How do you dispose of old car batteries?

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.