When it is time to replace your car battery, you can often get a battery fitted by professionals in a battery shop or do it by yourself. Before replacing the battery, you should confirm that the replacement battery is compatible in size, cranking capacity, terminal configuration, and tray size with the model of the vehicle. Once this is checked, proceed to the following steps after considering safety measures for battery replacement.

Battery Replacement – Steps to follow

• First, turn off the engine, lights, and all accessories in the vehicle before removing dead or damaged batteries.
• Connect memory saver to OBD II or cigarette lighter socket (vehicle auxiliary battery need not be connected to the backup port)
• Unbolt and remove the plastic shroud (if applicable).
• Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative terminal.
• Disconnect the positive battery cable from the positive terminal.
• Loosen the fasteners for the battery bracket and remove the defective battery.
• Ensure the battery tray is free of damage and breakage.
• If corrosive deposits are present, pour boiling hot water to clean the tray.
• Install the new battery into the tray and ensure the size fits correctly like the previously fitted one.
• Reconnect the battery brackets to down the new battery firmly, free of shaking.
• Reconnect the positive battery cable to the positive terminal first.
• Then, reconnect the negative battery cable to the negative terminal.
• Put back the plastic shroud in place and turn on the vehicle.

Remember to wear safety glasses and gloves always. Extreme care should be taken while changing batteries in an automotive vehicle. It is highly recommended to change batteries in an open area with a lot of air circulation. Ensure not to pound the battery terminals to avoid internal battery damage. Old batteries should not be disposed off in their own rubbish or recycling bin. Instead, it is advisable to dispose of them legally and responsibly.