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Safety. Demonstration only. Not a service manual. Not professional instruction. Vehicles, fasteners, fluids, and torque specs differ — verify against the manufacturer’s procedure before you touch a tool.

Battery

Battery

Inspect, disconnect, and replace a 12-volt battery. Negative first off, last on.

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  1. 01

    Confirm this is a 12-volt lead-acid or AGM service battery, not a high-voltage traction pack.

  2. 02

    Wear eye protection. Note radio presets and any modules that may need a reset.

  3. 03

    Disconnect the negative cable first, then the positive. Remove the hold-down.

  4. 04

    Set the new battery in the tray. Install the hold-down. Connect positive first, then negative.

  5. 05

    Coat terminals if the manual calls for it. Confirm the engine starts and charging voltage is in range.