How to Change a Car Battery

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Jason Shackelford is the Owner of Stingray Auto Repair, a family owned and operated auto repair shop with locations in Seattle and Redmond, Washington. He has over 24 years of experience in auto repair and services, and every single technician on Jason’s team has more than 10 years of experience. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 2,224,346 times. Automotive batteries don't last forever, even when they’re taken care of properly. If you notice your headlights dimming, if your car needs a [jump-start](/Jumpstart-a-Vehicle "Jumpstart a Vehicle") due to a dead battery, or if your battery is more than 3 years old, it’s time to replace it. Fortunately, this is a quick and easy project you can tackle at home with only a few basic tools. ## Steps Part 1 Part 1 of 2: ### Removing the Old Battery [Download Article](#) 1. 1 [**Park**](/Park-Safely-in-Small-Space "Park Safely in Small Space") **on a level surface in a secure area and turn off your vehicle.** Avoid changing your battery on the side of the road when at all possible. Find a safe place to work that’s well away from traffic, sparks, open flames, or water. Engage your parking brake and turn your vehicle off. Remove the keys from the ignition to ensure no power is going to the battery.[[1]](#_note-1) X Research source * A garage or driveway is a good place to change your battery. Just make sure the area is well-ventilated (i.e. keep the garage door open). * [Disconnecting the battery](/Disconnect-a-Car-Battery "Disconnect a Car Battery") will reset the clock, radio, navigation, and alarm settings so make sure you know your alarm code before you get started. If you don't remember it, check your owner's manual. 2. 2 **Put on safety gear and pop your hood.** Batteries contain a sulfuric acid electrolyte solution, which is highly corrosive, can burn your skin, and produces flammable hydrogen gas. Put on insulated work gloves and safety goggles to protect yourself. Then, open your hood and prop it up with a rod, if necessary. * Take off any metal jewelry you’re wearing, like a watch or ring, to protect yourself from electric shock. * Wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting greasy. Advertisement 3. 3 **Locate the battery.** Look for the battery in one corner of the engine bay, either near the windshield or the front bumper on either side of the car. Find the rectangular battery box which has 2 cables attached to it. If you have a newer car, the battery might be underneath a plastic cover, so remove the cover if necessary.[[2]](#_note-2) X Research source * Refer to your owner’s manual if you aren’t able to find the battery. * Note that on some vehicles, the battery is located in the trunk rather than under the hood. 4. 4 **Disconnect the negative cable first and secure it with a cable tie.** Always remove the negative cable before the positive cable to prevent electrical shorts. The negative battery terminal is usually black and may have a minus sign (-) near it. Remove the plastic cover, if applicable, then loosen the negative cable clamp with a wrench and slide the cable off the terminal. * Use a cable tie to secure the negative cable to the engine bay, making sure it doesn’t come into contact with anything metal. * Depending on the vehicle, you may need a 7-mm, 8-mm, 10-mm, or 13-mm wrench to remove the cables. However, if your battery terminals have quick-release clamps, you won’t need any tools to remove the cables. 5. 5 **Disconnect the positive cable next and secure it with a cable tie.** The positive terminal is typically red and might be marked with a plus sign (+). Remove the plastic cover over the terminal, if your vehicle has one, then use a wrench to loosen the positive cable clamp and take the cable off of the terminal. Secure the cable to the engine bay with a cable clamp. **Warning:** Make sure the positive and negative cables do not touch each other and do not allow them to touch anything made of metal as this can cause a dangerous electrical short. 6. 6 **Remove the battery from the vehicle.** Inspect the bracket that secures the battery in place and remove any connectors that hold the battery to the bracket. You may need a socket wrench, the right-size socket, and an extension bar. Once you’ve removed all the fasteners, lift the battery out of the engine bay and set it aside on a concrete surface, if possible.[[3]](#_note-3) X Research source * The battery may weigh more than 20 pounds (9.1 kg), so ask a friend for help if you can't lift it yourself. Advertisement Part 2 Part 2 of 2: ### Installing the New Battery [Download Article](#) 1. 1 [**Clean the battery terminals**](/Clean-Battery-Terminals "Clean Battery Terminals") **to remove corrosion.** Check the terminals for powdery buildup, which may be green, blue, gray, or white. Use an emery cloth or 100-grit sandpaper to carefully clean the corrosion off of the terminals until they’re shiny.[[4]](#_note-4) X Research source * Remember that battery acid is corrosive, so avoid getting it on your skin or clothes. 2. 2 **Buy the **correct replacement** battery.** Take a picture of or write down any information on the old battery, such as the size, dimensions, and part number. Head to an auto parts store and give the clerk this information as well as the year, make, model, and engine size of your vehicle. They will be able to find you the appropriate replacement.[[5]](#_note-5) X [Trustworthy Source](/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing [Go to source](#) * Automotive batteries vary in size and electrical capacity so make sure you purchase one designed for your specific vehicle. If it's not the right size, the battery might not fit correctly in the cavity where it's supposed to sit. * If you live in the U.S., you may want to bring the old battery with you. Some auto parts stores will let you trade in the old battery so you don’t have to pay a “core fee” for the new one. * If the auto parts store won’t take the old battery off your hands, take it to a service or recycling center for disposal. Do not throw it away because it contains corrosive material. 3. 3 **Secure the new battery to the bracket and grease the terminals.** Place the new battery in the battery tray and secure it to the bracket. Simply reverse the process you used to remove the battery from the bracket. Then, coat each of the terminals in a thin layer of lithium grease to prevent corrosion.[[6]](#_note-6) X Research source * Make sure the battery is oriented the same way as the old one. * Check that all the fasteners on the bracket are secure so the battery doesn’t vibrate or move around while you’re driving. * Do not spray the lithium grease on any other parts of the engine block other than the positive and negative terminals. 4. 4 **Reconnect the positive cable first.** Undo the cable tie securing the positive cable to the engine bay, being careful not to touch the end of it to anything metal. Put the cable over the terminal and tighten it down with a wrench. Put the cover over the terminal, if the battery has one.[[7]](#_note-7) X Research source **Warning:** When you’re reconnecting the battery, always secure the positive terminal before the negative terminal so as not to inadvertently complete the electrical circuit before everything is connected. 5. 5 **Reconnect the negative cable next.** Repeat the process to remove the cable tie and reattach the negative cable to the negative terminal. Tighten the clamp with a wrench and make sure neither the wrench nor the negative cable come into contact with anything metal, as this could cause a dangerous electrical discharge.[[8]](#_note-8) X Research source * If your battery has a plastic cover, replace it at this time. 6. 6 **Close the hood and start your vehicle.** Check that you removed all tools from under the hood, then close it. If you’ve done everything correctly—and the battery truly was the cause of any power problems you were having—your car should start right up. If necessary, enter the alarm code.[[9]](#_note-9) X Research source * Make sure all of your electronic devices are working properly, then reset your clock, radio, and navigation system. Advertisement ## Expert Q&A Search Add New Question Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement ## Video ## Tips * Many auto parts stores and some repair shops will test your car battery for free.[[10]](#_note-10) X [Expert Source](/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [Jason Shackelford Auto Technician](/Author/Jason-Shackelford) Expert Interview Thanks [Helpful 0](#) [Not Helpful 0](#) * Wear old clothes that you don't mind ruining. Thanks [Helpful 5](#) [Not Helpful 1](#) * Some batteries may be found in the trunk rather than under the hood. Thanks [Helpful 5](#) [Not Helpful 1](#) [Show More Tips](#) #### Tips from our Readers The advice in this section is based on the lived experiences of wikiHow readers like you. If you have a helpful tip you’d like to share on wikiHow, please submit it in the field below. * The auto store where you bought the battery may lend you tools to change the battery yourself. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published Name Please provide your name and last initial [Submit](#) Thanks for submitting a tip for review! Advertisement ## Warnings * Do not allow any automotive battery to turn on its side or upside down. Thanks [Helpful 73](#) [Not Helpful 14](#) * Don't leave any metal objects on the battery as the 2 terminals might be connected, making a circuit. Thanks [Helpful 13](#) [Not Helpful 4](#) * Wear safety goggles and insulated work gloves. Thanks [Helpful 12](#) [Not Helpful 4](#) * Take off any metal jewelry before changing your battery. Thanks [Helpful 16](#) [Not Helpful 7](#) * Never connect the 2 battery terminals directly. Thanks [Helpful 13](#) [Not Helpful 10](#) * Avoid working in wet conditions. Thanks [Helpful 14](#) [Not Helpful 11](#) Advertisement ## Things You'll Need * Insulated work gloves * Safety goggles * 7-mm, 8-mm, 10-mm, or 13-mm wrench * Cable ties * Socket wrench and sockets * Extension bar * Emery cloth or 100-grit sandpaper * New battery * Lithium grease ## You Might Also Like [How to Disconnect a Car Battery Like a Pro](/Disconnect-a-Car-Battery)[How to Change Battery Cables](/Change-Battery-Cables)[How to Connect a Car Battery](/Reconnect-a-Car-Battery)[Identifying Positive and Negative Car Battery Terminals](/Car-Battery-Positive-and-Negative)[How to Remove Car Battery Terminals](/Remove-Car-Battery-Terminals)[Is My Car Battery Dead? 8 Warning Signs That Your Battery Is Dying](/Signs-Your-Car-Battery-Is-Dying)[How to Clean Battery Corrosion and Build Up](/Clean-Battery-Corrosion-and-Build-Up)[How to Jump Start a Car](/Jump-Start-a-Car)[How to Change an Alternator](/Change-an-Alternator)[7 Signs of a Dead Car Battery + How to Fix it](/Tell-if-Battery-Is-Dead)[How to Hook Up a Battery Charger](/Hook-Up-a-Battery-Charger)[How to Jumpstart a Vehicle](/Jumpstart-a-Vehicle)[How to Charge a Car Battery](/Charge-a-Car-Battery)[How to Install a Car Starter](/Install-a-Car-Starter) Advertisement ## References 1. 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This article has been viewed 2,224,346 times. 47 votes - 78% Co-authors: 59 Updated: December 17, 2025 Views: 2,224,346 Categories: [Featured Articles](/Category:Featured-Articles "Category:Featured Articles") | [Car Batteries and Ignitions](/Category:Car-Batteries-and-Ignitions "Category:Car Batteries and Ignitions") [Article SummaryX](#summary_wrapper) To change a car battery, pop the hood of your car and locate the battery, which will be kept on either side of the car’s frame. Disconnect the negative terminal, which is labeled with a minus sign, before disconnecting the positive terminal to keep it from short-circuiting. Next, remove the battery and clean the terminal clamps with baking soda and a wire brush. Then, insert the new battery, and connect the positive and negative terminals. Finally, tighten the terminal clamps with a wrench and spray them with lithium grease to prevent corrosion. To learn how to properly dispose of an old car battery, keep scrolling! 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