If you find yourself stranded on the side of a Kalamazoo, MI road with a dead battery, don't wait around for help to arrive. Here are some simple steps for changing out your battery.
-Turn off your vehicle and locate the battery under the hood of your car.
-Locate the battery's two terminals and disconnect the negative terminal first, followed by the positive. They should be clearly marked using a positive and a negative sign.
-Remove the old battery. Store this in your vehicle until you can properly dispose of it.
-Clean the terminal connectors while the battery is disconnected. These connectors can become quite corroded over time.
-Lower the new battery into the compartment, securing it in place using the provided bolts.
-Reconnect the positive cable first, followed by the negative cable.
-Close your engine hood, and attempt to start your vehicle.