How To Remove A Car Battery

So, it’s time to replace that car battery with a brand-new one. Yet, how do you go about removing a car battery? Fortunately, taking out a car battery is simple to do. Just read our guide below on how to remove a car battery and follow the simple steps. A lot of our Tallahassee customers have found that removing a car battery is one of the simplest car maintenance tasks they can do on their own. Of course, if you’d rather have a professional do it, or you need any assistance, our service center is here to help.

How to Remove a Car Battery in 7 Steps

It’s important to be safety conscious when removing a car battery as there is a risk of electrical shock or causing a short. That risk is minimal with a few simple precautions. Here are some simple steps to follow when taking out a car battery. It should only take a few minutes, and you’ll be back on our Tallahassee roads in no time:

How to Remove a Car Battery

• Make sure the car is in Park and the ignition is turned off.
• Engage the emergency brake if the car is not on level ground.
• Open the hood and locate the battery. You’ll usually find it in one of the front corners.
• Always disconnect the negative cable (the black cable) first when taking out a car battery. 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.
• Disconnect the positive cable (red cable). Make sure the cables aren’t touching.
• If there is a clip or bracket holding the battery into place, remove it.
• Lift the old battery straight up and out.

Take Your Car to The Service Center at INFINITI of Tallahassee

If you would like assistance removing your car battery, feel free to schedule an appointment with us. We’d be more than happy to help. Just be sure to take advantage of our service specials. We’re just a short drive away from both Pensacola and Dothan, AL, so contact us today!