Changing a Car Battery
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In this Instructional I will be demonstrating how to change a car battery. I used a 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS for my demonstration, But the steps will work for nearly any vehicle.
Supplies
10 mm Wrench
Flathead Screwdriver
Locate Hood Release Latch
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Expose Engine Bay
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Lift Hood to Expose the Engine Compartment
Locate the Negative (Black) Terminal
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Loosen Negative (Black) Terminal
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Remove the Negative (Black) Terminal
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Loosen and Remove Positive (Red) Terminal
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Locate and Loosen Battery Base
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Grab Battery
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Remove Battery From Vehicle
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Insert New Battery
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Reconnect Positive (Red) Terminal to Battery
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Reconnect Negative (Black) Terminal
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Tighten Battery Base
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Close Hood
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Start Vehicle
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Assure the vehicle starts up after installing the new battery. You will also want to reprogram any radio presets as well.