Park the car on a level surface and turn the engine off
Engage the parking brake and set the transmission to Park (or Neutral for manual)
Open the hood and locate the battery
Identify the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
Put on safety glasses and gloves
If equipped, disable the battery disconnect switch (if present)
Loosen and remove the negative (-) terminal clamp
Move the negative cable away from the battery so it cannot contact the terminal
Loosen and remove the positive (+) terminal clamp
Disconnect any vent tube or hold-down bracket connected to the battery (if present)
Remove the battery hold-down clamp/strap and any battery tray hardware
Lift the old battery out carefully (use both hands and proper lifting technique)
Clean any corrosion from the battery tray and terminal posts using a battery terminal cleaner or wire brush
Ensure the new battery terminals match the vehicle polarity requirements
Place the new battery in the tray and align it with the hold-down hardware
Install and tighten the battery hold-down clamp/strap
Connect the positive (+) terminal clamp and tighten securely
Connect the negative (-) terminal clamp and tighten securely
If applicable, reconnect any vent tube or battery accessories
Double-check that all connections are tight and cables are routed safely away from moving parts and hot surfaces
Close the hood
Start the engine and verify normal operation (charging/charging-light behavior)
If the vehicle requires it, reset driver settings (radio, clock, windows, sunroof) per owner’s manual
Dispose of the old battery at a recycling center or auto parts store