Introduction
Without a working battery, your car won't start. Replacement is the best long-term solution for this for a dead battery. You could get a boost from another car using jumper cables, but there's a chance the battery will die soon afterwards. Although the chance of shocking yourself is not very high, grounding yourself is recommended. Wearing rubber gloves is also recommended.
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Locate the latch to open your hood, normally located by your left foot when sitting in the driver's seat.
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After lifting the latch, open your hood and securely hold it up.
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The battery is located on the front driver's side of the vehicle.
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Begin using your ratchet to loosen and remove the negative (black) cable from the terminal.
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Remove the cross-bar that holds the battery in place by loosening both bolts.
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Lift out the bracket.
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Start your car in order to make sure all of your electronic components are working properly.
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To reassemble the battery, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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