How to Remove a Car Battery - Step by Step

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Is it time to replace the battery in your car? A lot of our Norfolk customers have learned how to remove a car battery, and find it to be one of the simplest car maintenance tasks they can do on their own. But a word of caution: knowing how to properly remove a car battery means knowing how to safely remove a car battery. Of course, the helpful staff in our service center know how to do just that, and would be happy to assist you. But if you’re in the mood to get under the hood and do it yourself, read our guide below on how to remove a battery from a car.

 

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How to Properly Remove a Car Battery

When you know how to safely remove a car battery, you can avoid mishaps like electrical shorts or even electric shocks. Follow the steps below on how to properly remove a car battery so that you can avoid such accidents and get your vehicle back on our Virginia Beach roads:

How to Remove a Battery from a Car

  1. Make sure the car is in Park and the ignition is turned off.
  2. Engage the emergency brake if the car is not on level ground.
  3. Open the hood and locate the battery. You’ll usually find it in one of the front corners.
  4. Disconnect the negative cable (the black cable) first. Those who know how to safely remove a car battery know that it’s important to remove this cable first, so as not to cause a short. When it comes time to install the new battery, the order of cables will be reversed. Important: Never touch your wrench to both the positive and negative terminals at the same time, so as to avoid electric shock.
  5. Disconnect the positive cable (red cable). Make sure the cables aren’t touching.
  6. If there is a clip or bracket holding the battery into place, remove it.
  7. Lift the old battery straight up and out.

Let the Trained Professionals at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk Help

The experienced techs in our service center know how to remove a battery from a car the right way. Why not schedule an appointment? We’re glad to assist you with replacing a battery or any other automotive issue you may have. If you found this guide on how to remove a car battery to be helpful, check out our guides on how long batteries last and how to check transmission fluid. We’re just a short drive away from both Chesapeake and Suffolk, so contact us today!

 

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