Battery Replacement

Beginner
15-30 min📅 Every 3-5 years▶ Watch Videos
Shop Cost
$80
DIY Parts
$10
You Save
$70

Tools Required (3)

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Parts & Consumables

BatteryTerminal grease
Pro Tip Disconnect negative first, reconnect last.

🚗 Vehicle-Specific Notes

Volkswagen
Under plastic cover. T20 Torx for bracket. Registration REQUIRED via OBD-II.
Extra tools: T20 Torx, OBD-II scanner with battery registration
BMW
In trunk (most models). Battery registration REQUIRED via OBD-II or dealer scan.
Extra tools: OBD-II scanner with BMW coding
Chevrolet
Silverado/Tahoe: under rear seat or passenger side. Not under hood!
Honda
Standard under-hood placement. 10mm bolts. Easy swap.
Jeep Wrangler
Under passenger seat in JL models. Remove seat bolts first.
Extra tools: T50 Torx (seat bolts)
Ford
Standard location under hood. 8mm or 10mm terminals. Group 65 or 48 depending on model.
Toyota
Standard under hood. 10mm terminals. Tie-down bracket with 10mm bolt.
Mercedes-Benz
Often in trunk or under rear seat. Registration required with Star diagnostic.
Extra tools: MB-compatible scan tool
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