How to replace the car battery on a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

Chinese automaker Chery, arrived on the South African car scene with a bang and in short time has achieved top ten status and have moved more vehicles than some other well-established brands. With a tech-laden interior and features that make life better the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro needs a good battery.

Lawrence Minnie

12 Dec 2022 · 09:51Car Ownership

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Chery on top

Chery SA has taken the market by storm with a range of highly spec'ed family SUVs that come with a virtually unbeatable price. These crossovers and SUVs are loaded with new technology and convenience fitment that requires a suitable power source.

In order to keep these tech features working optimally the vehicles' battery has to be well-charged and in good working order, so if any of the features begin to malfunction it may be time for a new battery. You can flex some DIY muscle and fit one yourself, and we can show you how it's done with minimal tools

You will need:

Panel removal tool
10mm wrench
13mm socket + extension and driver

Let's get it done

1. Open the bonnet

2. Use the panel removal tool to remove the plastic engine bay cover

3. Locate the battery

4. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the negative battery terminal

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

6. Use the 13mm socket to remove the battery hold down bracket

7. Remove the battery

8. Install new battery

9. Assemble in reverse order

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