🔧 Battery Replacement

Your battery is in the engine bay and can be replaced with basic hand tools. The main job is to disconnect the old battery safely, transfer any hold-down hardware, and install the new 12V battery with the correct terminal order.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.5-1 hour

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Turn the ignition off and remove the key before starting.
• Wear safety glasses and gloves. Battery acid can burn skin and eyes.
• Disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
• Reconnect the positive terminal first, then the negative terminal.
• Do not let a wrench touch both battery posts at the same time.
• Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away from the battery.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 10mm wrench
• 10mm socket
• Ratchet
• Battery terminal puller (specialty)
• Gloves
• Safety glasses
• Memory saver (optional)

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• 12V battery - Qty: 1
• Battery terminal cleaning brush - Qty: 1
• Battery terminal protectant spray - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Turn off all lights, the radio, and climate controls.
• Open the hood and locate the battery on the right side of the engine bay.
• If you use a memory saver, connect it before disconnecting the battery.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Remove the negative cable

• Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the negative battery terminal clamp.
• Lift the negative cable off the battery post and move it aside.
• Do not let the cable spring back.

Step 2: Remove the positive cable

• Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the positive terminal clamp.
• Lift the positive cable off the battery post and secure it away from metal.

Step 3: Remove the battery hold-down

• Use a 10mm socket and ratchet to remove the battery hold-down bolt.
• Remove the hold-down bracket and set it aside.

Step 4: Lift out the old battery

• Lift the battery straight up and out of the tray.
• A battery is heavy, so use both hands.
• Keep the battery upright.

Step 5: Clean the tray and terminals

• Use a battery terminal cleaning brush to clean corrosion from the cable ends.
• Wipe the battery tray clean before installing the new battery.

Step 6: Install the new battery

• Place the new battery in the tray with the terminals in the same position as the old battery.
• Reinstall the hold-down bracket using the 10mm socket.
• Torque to 7 Nm (62 in-lbs).

Step 7: Connect the positive cable

• Use a 10mm wrench to tighten the positive terminal clamp.
• Torque to 5 Nm (44 in-lbs).

Step 8: Connect the negative cable

• Use a 10mm wrench to tighten the negative terminal clamp.
• Torque to 5 Nm (44 in-lbs).

Step 9: Apply terminal protection

• Apply battery terminal protectant spray to the terminals if desired.
• Close the hood.

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✅ After Repair

• Start the engine and confirm it cranks normally.
• Check that the dash warning lights go out after startup.
• Reset the clock and radio presets if needed.
• Check the battery terminals again after a short drive to make sure they are tight.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $180-$320 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $120-$220 (parts only)

You Save: $60-$100 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.5-1 hour.

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