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How to replace the car battery on a Chevrolet Spark

We show you how to easily replace the car battery on your Chevrolet Spark.

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Spark of power

The Chevrolet Spark may longer be on sale as a new car but you will still find them on the secondhand market. Due to the average lifespan of a car battery only being around 2-3 years many of these models may be in need of a new battery. We can help though as this is a relatively easy job to do right at home.

Related: Top 4 things you need to know about the 2015 Chevrolet Spark

 

You will need:

  • Car battery for your year and model designation
  • 10mm wrench or socket and socket wrench

 

Let's get it done!

 

1. Open the bonnet.

 

2. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the negative terminal.

 

3. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the positive terminal.

 

4. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the hold-down bracket.

 

5. Replace the battery and reconnect everything in reverse order

Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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