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Is there a DIY for changing the G's car battery?
My battery is dead and i'm headed to the store to buy a new one. Is there a DIY? or is it pretty basic? How long does it take and what tools do i need?
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Originally Posted by emtguy05
My battery is dead and i'm headed to the store to buy a new one. Is there a DIY? or is it pretty basic? How long does it take and what tools do i need?
Mini flathead or skinny flathead to remove the clips holding the cover that pretty much covers it. |
The recommended practice when removing a car battery is to disconnect the ground connection first and then other terminal. This ensures that a short circuit will not occur by a wrench touching grounded engine parts while disconnecting the other terminal. Similarly, the ground should be connected last when installing a battery. Remove the old one, replace with new one. Simple as that.
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its a lil tight in there...take your time, dont drop any bolts, have fun!
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damn well I got lazy and just decided to have the pep boys do it! lol
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As long as you use a battery that is the same size as stock it isn't a big job at all.
I went with a red top Optima that was a few inches shorter. It was short enough thet the OEM tie down bar wouldn't hold it down, so I had to raise the battery tray up about an inch. |
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