When jumper cables no longer work or your car headlights dimming, it may be time to replace your old battery with a new one. Changing a car battery is one thing that most people will be able to do themselves. Keep track of your battery's life and replace it before it leaves you stranded.
When working on your car battery, remember to keep all of your metal tools away from the posts and the battery so as to lower the odds of an electrical discharge. It's also recommended that you wear eye protection in the unlikely event that battery acid is released from the battery.
Steps on How to Change a Car Battery
Shut off your engine. Make sure that your vehicle is in Park, with the engine shut off and the parking brake on.
Remove the cigarette lighter and plug the memory keeper into the socket. If you don't have a memory keeper make sure you have all the PINs for your electronic equipment before you start. Consult your car manual to see which devices may be affected.
Open the hood and put a blanket or pad over the fender. This safeguards your car from corrosive battery acid.
Remove the cables from the battery terminals. Figure out which terminals on the battery are positive and negative. The terminal with a plus sign is positive and the terminal with a minus sign will be negative.
Remove the automotive battery hold-down clamp or retaining system. Place parts and fasteners aside, in a place where they won't get misplaced.
Remove the used battery and place in the fresh battery. Wear your gloves because the battery stuff is corrosive.
Reconnect the positive battery cable first and then the negative battery cable. Tighten the clamps one at a time using a wrench.
Shut the hood securely and start you engine.
Check to see that all the electronic devices are operating as they should.
Always properly discard the used battery.
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