Car Battery

Car won't start? It could be your battery. You can go to a place like Advanced Auto Parts and get it checked. Be very careful when handling batteries. They contain battery acid which can be very harmful.

 

Materials Needed:

• Screwdriver
• New Battery
• Wire Brush
• Combination Wrench
• Socket And Ratchet

1. Find the battery. (Turn off engine.)
2. Detach the negative (black) battery cable from the battery. Loosen the nut with the combination wrench.
3. Twist and pull up on the end of the cable with your hand. If it does not come off easily you may want to purchase a battery terminal puller from your local auto parts store. (It is not recommended to use a screwdriver.)
4. Detach the positive (red) battery cable from the battery using the same method.
5. Using a combination wrench or a socket and ratchet, remove the battery hold-down clamp.
6. Take the battery out of the battery tray. Grab from the bottom using both hands or the handle.
7. Clean the battery cable connectors with a wire brush.
8. Place the new battery in the battery hold-down tray and secure the battery with the hold-down clamp.
9. Attach and tighten the positive battery cable. Attach and tighten the negative battery cable.

Check that all cable connectors are tight. You shouldn't be able to move them.
The used battery can go to the auto-parts store where you bought the new one.