How To Replace YOUR CarBattery

Car batteries are built to last for five years... Changing a battery is an easy task which requires limited tools.

Check if it Needs To Be Replaced Check if your old battery has sulfate deposits which form as a blue residue. Check if your battery has been given enough time to recharge properly. Check the alternator to ensure that it is functioning properly.

Choose the Right Battery Make sure that you choose the battery that suits your car by: Checking the dimensions of your old battery. Specifying your car’s make model and engine size to the vendor. Purchasing a battery which supports the battery tray size.

Before Removing the Battery Park your car on a flat surface away from traffic. Make sure that you work in a well ventilated environment. Wear safety goggles and protective gloves. Switch off all electrical components and apply the parking brake. Ensure that there are no flammable materials present in the garage. Remove the cigarette lighter to avoid fire accident. Make sure that the bonnet remains open until the process is complete.

A new battery. Battery lithium grease or petroleum jelly. Two adjustable wrenches. A wire brush to clean the terminals. A pair of safety goggles and rubber gloves.

Remove the old battery carefully. Unfasten the screws which hold the battery in the frame (if present). Disconnect the negative terminal before the positive terminal. Disconnect the negative terminal by loosening the clamp with a wrench. The negative terminal will be covered with a black colored cap. The positive terminal will be covered by a red colored cap In some cars they are locate under the matting of the boot/trunk. In most cars the battery is located in the side of the car’s frame.

Install The New Battery Clean the terminal clamps and the battery tray using baking soda. If the terminal ends appear to be corroded you need to replace them. Place the new battery and connect the screws which hold the battery. First Reconnect the positive terminal using a wrench followed by the negative terminal. Apply battery lithium grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Start your car and check if all the electronic devices are functioning well.

Important Safety Precautions To Be Taken During Installation Never turn the battery upside down or rest it on one side. Never turn the battery upside down or rest it on one side. Never connect the two terminals directly as it would lead to short circuit. Never connect the two terminals directly as it would lead to short circuit. Do not wear loose clothing try wearing an apron if possible. Do not wear loose clothing try wearing an apron if possible. Never spray lithium grease on any other region other than the battery terminal. Never spray lithium grease on any other region other than the battery terminal. Do not leave any metal objects on the battery. Do not leave any metal objects on the battery.

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