🔧 Palisade - 12V Battery Replacement

On your Palisade, the 12V battery sits in the engine bay and can be replaced with basic hand tools. The key is using the correct battery type (especially if equipped with Auto Start/Stop) and reconnecting the terminals in the right order to avoid electrical issues.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.5-1.0 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Keep metal tools off both terminals at once (short risk).
• ⚠️ Wear eye protection and gloves; batteries can vent acid.
• ⚠️ Key fob away from the vehicle; ignition OFF.
• ⚠️ If you have Auto Start/Stop (ISG), battery type is critical.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 10mm socket
• 12mm socket
• 3/8" ratchet
• 3" socket extension
• Torque wrench (5–30 Nm range)
• Battery terminal puller (specialty)
• Battery post/terminal cleaning brush
• Trim clip tool
• Memory saver (OBD-II) (specialty)
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• 12V battery (correct group size and type for your Palisade) - Qty: 1
• Battery terminal anti-corrosion washers - Qty: 2
• Battery terminal protectant spray - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, shift to Park, and set the parking brake.
• Open the hood and locate the battery in the engine bay.
• If you want to keep radio presets/settings, connect a memory saver (OBD-II) (a small device that powers the car’s memory circuits during the swap).
• I need 2 quick details to give the exact OEM-correct steps and torque specs:
• ❓ Does your Palisade have Auto Start/Stop (ISG)?
• ❓ Is your current battery AGM (label usually says “AGM”) or a standard flooded lead-acid?

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Please answer the 2 questions above (ISG yes/no and AGM yes/no). Once I have that, I’ll give you the exact Palisade-specific procedure including the correct terminal/hold-down torque specs and any required reset steps.

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✅ After Repair

• Confirm the vehicle starts normally and the dash has no battery/charging warnings.
• Set the clock and re-save radio presets if they reset.
• If equipped with ISG, confirm Auto Start/Stop operates normally after a short drive.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $250-$450 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $180-$320 (parts only)

You Save: $70-$130 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.5-1.0 hours.

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🎯 Ready to get started?

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