Side-Mount Battery Replacement
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Side-Mount Battery Replacement
Okay ... I feel like an idiot ... but I really need help! My battery died; purchased a new one, and got ready to replace it. However, I've never changed a side-mount battery before and don't know how to begin to remove the cables. Don't know what tool(s) to use, etc. Can someone help please?
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If it's a GM application, it's a 5/16" bolt.
Sometimes there's a plastic cap covering the bolt. Snap it off and the bolt will stare you in the face.
A 5/16" socket, wrench or a special racheting battery wrench (about $5 at Sears) will all work well.
Sometimes there's a plastic cap covering the bolt. Snap it off and the bolt will stare you in the face.
A 5/16" socket, wrench or a special racheting battery wrench (about $5 at Sears) will all work well.
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If the battery was leaking acid from either post(usually the positive post)you may want to consider replacing the cable also.This would prevent problems down the road.
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wash it out
If you had any leakage from the old battery now is a good time to clean the area under and around it.Get a garden hose some baking soda.Sprinkle baking soda all over the place you will see it fizz this is good.Gentley spray with water to remove baking soda.Install new batt as above posts said.Battery acid will eat metal but baking soda netrulizes it.