Powered Mokka
Taking on a somewhat aggressive and angular design for its 2022 year, the Opel Mokka looks more like a sports car than a family crossover. Sporting all the new tech that a family could need on their daily drive, the Mokka is a left-field option in a market segment full of Chinese alternatives. The average lifespan of a car battery has always been around 305 years, depending on the frequency of use, but as battery technology has advanced, so have the lifespans of batteries. You should not need to replace the vehicle battery in the first few years that you own it.
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If you are a second or third owner, though, you may need to replace the vehicle battery, and you can save yourself the labour charge at a garage by taking on the task yourself. It's a rather straightforward procedure, and we can show you how it's done with minimal effort and tools.
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You will need:
- 10mm wrench
- Needle-nose pliers
- Flathead screwdriver
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Let's get it done
1. Open the bonnet
2. Locate the battery
3. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the negative battery terminal
4. Lift the compression clamp to release the positive terminal
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5. Unclip and remove the battery hold-down clip using the flathead screwdriver and needle-nose pliers
6. Slide forward and remove the battery
7. Install new battery
8. Assemble in reverse order
