To change a car's battery in a vehicle you purchased from La Quinta Cadillac in La Quinta, CA, you will need a few tools, including a wrench and petroleum jelly. You will first need to remove the battery by doing the following in the correct order:
- Remove hold-down clamp.
- Disconnect negative cables using the wrench.
- Disconnect positive cable.
- Lift the battery out of the compartment.
When removing the battery, be cautious. Your battery may have a leak, and battery acid can cause injury if it comes in contact with your skin or eyes.
Next, put your new battery into place and connect the hold-down clamp. Before you attack the terminals, you will want to place petroleum jelly on the terminals. This step prevents the build-up of corrosive materials on the battery's terminals.
Connect the positive terminal and then the negative terminal, in that order. You may also need to charge your new battery before it can be used.
