How to replace a Suzuki Celerio's car battery
One of the advantages of owning a conservatively-engineered vehicle is that many maintenance jobs can be performed at home, and without the need for any particular aptitude or special tools. In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to replace the battery in your Suzuki Celerio. It’s quick and easy, and won’t take more than a few minutes to do.
First off, let’s get some basic points regarding car batteries out of the way. Safety is always of primary concern, which is why we recommend disconnecting the battery as a first step. Doing so reduces the risk of accidental short-circuits occurring, and could free up some extra moving space for spanners.
The Suzuki Celerio’s battery is located in the engine bay, behind the left headlight and ahead of the strut turret (circled in red). Access is very easy, with free movement room around all sides. This obviously makes the battery replacement procedure even more simple.
You will need:
- A replacement battery, obtainable from most reputable spares stores or battery specialists.
- A 10mm spanner.
- An 8mm spanner.
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Let’s get started!
1.The first step is to loosen and remove the battery terminals. You will need a 10mm spanner to release the cable terminals from the battery posts, with the negative terminal being the first to be approached. Simply release the locating nut (in the direction of the green arrow), and lift the cable terminal from the battery, before letting it rest next to the battery housing.
2. Expose the positive terminal by lifting the red cover away from the terminal block (green arrow), before loosening the connector (circled in purple) with the 10mm spanner, and lifting it away from the battery as well.
3. Loosen the battery clamp nuts (marked with light blue arrows) with the 8mm spanner. Start with the one closest to you, and loosen it to the point where the lower locating hook (purple arrow) can un-hook from the battery tray.
5. The battery is now fully loosened, and can be lifted out of the battery tray. The Celerio pictured here has a battery with convenient red lift-out handles, and it’s likely that your car will have the same. Lift the old battery out of its container, and insert the new one in its place. Fortunately, the Celerio uses a very small and light battery, so this shouldn’t be a difficult operation at all.
6. Re-assemble in the reverse order of the removal process. Don’t over-tighten the battery locating clamp or terminals, as doing so may bend the clamp of damage the cable terminals (or the new battery itself): once all the free play is taken up, it’s tight enough.
7, Finally, once everything is complete again and you’ve checked that the car starts, close the bonnet, and congratulate yourself on a job well done.
If you’re not quite at ease working on cars, this simple operation may at first appear to be somewhat daunting. But, if you enjoy a bit of a challenge and have the right tools at hand, you’ll be satisfied at overcoming this uncomplicated maintenance task.
* This article was created as an advisory piece. AutoTrader SA or the author does not accept any responsibility for possible damages incurred by individuals or workshops following these instructions. If in doubt, please consult a professional auto technician.