Volvo battery quick exchange
The average life span of a car battery is roughly 3 years. That time period might be halved if the car in case makes heavy use of electrical systems. Replacing your car battery is a relatively easy affair that you can tackle right at home with minimal tools and training. You can save yourself the trip to a battery exchange centre and do this in your own garage, and we can show you how.
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Just follow our step-by-step guide right here
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You will need:
- Car battery for your year and model designation
- Phillips Screwdriver
- 10mm wrench, socket and socket wrench
Let's get it done!
1. Open the bonnet
2. Locate the area where the battery is stored, just below the windscreen on the passenger side.
3. Remove rubber weather stripping to halfway across the panel.
4. Using Phillips screwdriver to undo the retaining screws by turning 1/2 way.
5. Remove battery cover by removing the 4 cover screws.
6. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the negative terminal and then positive terminals
7. Use the 10mm socket and wrench to remove the retaining nut at the base of the battery.
8. Replace battery.
9. Reinstall everything in reverse order.
