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How to replace the car battery on a Mercedes-AMG SL

We show you how to replace the car battery on a Mercedes-AMG SL

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Top down motoring can be a very freeing experience, especially when you have power as well as luxury underfoot. Many of the SL models that are currently on our roads are aging and will soon require new car batteries to keep all thse electronics working in their best condition.

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Changing the car battery is a simple enough task that we can show you how to do right at home.

 

You will need:

  • Replacement battery of correct size and amperage
  • 10mm socket and driver
  • 13mm socket

 

Let's get it done

 

1. Open the boot

 

2. Remove the floor carpet and sub floor as well as foam insert

 

3. Using 10mm socket, remove the negative battery terminal

 

4. Use 10mm to remove positive terminal

 

5. Use 13mm to remove hold down bracket

 

6. Exchange battery

 

7. Reassemble in reverse order

 

Images from The Battery Shop

 

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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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