Replacing a Battery

Woody_FX

Guys would i need any tools to replace my car battery? Is there a guide for it?

Anybody able to recommend some place to go buy a car battery on a Saturday and about how much do they cost? Living in Ranelagh.

Drivin a Toyota Avensis 2002 Diesel.

Thanks guys,
-W

JoeySully

If you have the original toolkit in the car the spanners in there should fit the battery. They are generally 12mm or 13mm.
Batter is held in place with a bracket. I dont know what type of bracket is in an avensis but id guess its a 10mm or 11mm bolt.

things to think about before you do change it is - do you have the origional radio and does it need a code??

also how do you know you have a bad battery?? It could be that it just need a good charging. I recently bought a new battery for my car and two weeks later it was dead. charged up the old one and it has been in the car now for 2 months without a problem.

Also these might help http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=changing+a+car+battery&search_type=&aq=f

trad

Before changing a battery on a toyota have a look at the condition of the battery terminals. They are the crappiest battery terminals made and can be damaged when taking removing them. If they are coated in crud or look the least bit dodgy buy 2 decent terminals from a motor factor and replace the toyota ones.

trad

Seeing as you are in Ranelagh try Chaukley Tyres off Northbrook Rd. They supply and fit batteries and it might be worth paying the extra if you haven't done it before. 01-4974096

Tipsy Mac

You will likely have problems with the auto function of the windows after battery change, theres guides online how to reset them.