Changing the Battery

[mbLova]

Any precautions need to be taken when changing the batter?

[hvmercy]

position yourself very well so you won't hurt your back,
these batteries are heavy :)

[benzinoc230]

Ive heard of issues with the stock radio not working, some issues with the dash. Dont know why though.

[nikrox]

your windows and autolock will prob also need to be reset....but thats after you install a new battery






_n.

[hatuey917]

I did buy my car with a battery with a decent lifetime,after the second winter season it died,went to the stealership and the asked for almost $300 to change it(six month ago).
I did wonder how to bypass the things such as radio code if i'd decide to do it by myself.
Refusing to pay that amount of money for that job..One day went back to the stealership bought the battery $140,came back to the car at the parking lot,i turned the car on,unbolted the old one and placed the new one & bolted it,it was flawless,no books needed,no codes.
Advice:Just make sure to connect the hose..

[stox]

Originally posted by hatuey917
I did buy my car with a battery with a decent lifetime,after the second winter season it died,went to the stealership and the asked for almost $300 to change it(six month ago).
I did wonder how to bypass the things such as radio code if i'd decide to do it by myself.
Refusing to pay that amount of money for that job..One day went back to the stealership bought the battery $140,came back to the car at the parking lot,i turned the car on,unbolted the old one and placed the new one & bolted it,it was flawless,no books needed,no codes.
Advice:Just make sure to connect the hose..

Ouch, you could have gone to a local auto parts store and picked up a Johnson Controls battery for $89 installed.

[mbLova]

yup, everything went without a hitch!