Replacing a car battery | Side mount bracket fixing type

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BEFORE YOU START
  • This pictorial is shown on a Dacia or Renault Duster SUV vehicle but remains identical on any side fixing hold-down battery clamp. The battery fixing bracket is widely used on many cars of all makes.
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Step 1: disconnect the car battery terminals (clamps)

Always start by disconnecting the positive (red) terminal first, followed by the negative (black) terminal.
Unscrew the battery terminal clamp nut without removing it and use a flat and big screwdriver to open the clamp so it can be easily taken out of the battery terminal.
Take out the cables from the battery terminals and pull them out to the sides to free the space above the battery.

Step 2: Removing the battery hold down bracket

Use a size 10 socket to unscrew and remove the bolt of the battery hold down bracket. You will need to mount your socket on a ractchet handle extension or use a socket with a T-shaped long handle.
Use the handle provided within the battery itself to take it out.
Pay attention to the weight of the battery and make sure to keep it horizontal.

Refitting a new battery and testing the car charging system.

Make sure first that the battery you purchased does match the below:
  1. Capacity expressed in Ah (Ampere-hour)
  2. Cranking current expressed in A (Ampere)
  3. Overal dimensions, specifically the height
  4. Position of the positive and negative battery terminals (right / left)
Place the battery on its tray and let it slide inside its holders from the back side prior to refitting the hold-down bracket plate and refixing it with the bolt.
Re-attach the cables clamps to the battery terminals (negatve first) but do not overtighten the bolts, just enough to ensure a firm hold. Start your vehicle and read the voltage at the battery terminals which should be around 14V.
If you have no instrument (multimeter) to read the voltage, just make sure the battery warning light is not On in your dashboard.

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