Dead Battery? Here’s Your Guide To Changing it!

Don’t be left stranded out in the cold this year, let me tell you how to change your dead battery from the comfort of your very own driveway! Or parts store or wherever you may be with your vehicle and its’ dead battery. Take a look at our steps below and be sure to schedule a service appointment with our team to have your battery tested so you’re not caught blindsided by a dead battery! If you’re ready to swap out the old, check out our service specials to see if you can save some cash while swapping in a new battery!

Steps to changing your dead battery:

1. Pop open the hood of your vehicle, locate the battery, and identify the positive from the negative terminals. Negative terminals tend to be black in color and positive are usually red. Using a wrench, loosen the nut that secures the negative terminal, then remove the cable from the post. Repeat this with the positive terminal. ALWAYS DO THE NEGATIVE PORT FIRST.
2. Now, it is time for us to remove the holding clamp that secures the battery in place. Depending on what type of clamp your vehicle has will depend on if you need a wrench or not. Unfasten any fasteners holding the battery in place and remove the battery from the holding tray once there is nothing keeping it secure. Keep in mind batteries tend to be heavy, so ask for help if you need it.
3. Next, is a good idea to clean the holding tray, cables, nuts/ bolts, and posts. A simple soap and water solution will take care of this. If you notice any corrosion, use an anti-corrosive solution and clean it off. Corrosion can hinder the connection from your battery to your vehicle. Give the parts enough time to dry completely before moving onto the next steps.
4. Insert your new battery into the holding tray and secure it with the holding clamp we removed earlier. Before connecting the terminals, use an anti-corrosion solution on the posts. This will prevent deposits of corrosion from allowing the batter to properly charging. Begin with the positive posts and repeat with the negative. After applying the grease, attach the cables back to the ports, positive first and negative last.
5. We’re almost done! Give the battery a wiggle to ensure that it is locked in place and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Before closing up shop, try starting your vehicle to make sure it starts and everything is connected properly! When your vehicle is running and you know things are good, close the hood and get on with the rest of your day!

Hoo-rah! You did it! If you need assistance or have questions, give our team a call and we will be more than happy to help you!