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- Find black tabs that lock Battery cover into place.
- The tabs should snap off easily.
2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 Battery Replacement
This replacement guide will teach you how to how to replace the battery, safely, in a few easy steps.
Tools (1)
- 10mm Wrench buy ↗
Parts (1)
- 12V Car Battery buy ↗
Step-by-step instructions
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- Use the 10 mm wrench to disconnect the negative battery terminal, followed by the positive terminal.
- It is '''vital ''' to disconnect the negative terminal before interacting with the battery. Make sure not to bridge the two terminals with your wrench or other tools.
- Remove the terminals once nuts are completely loose.
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- Remove Battery terminals.
4
- Using the '''10mm Wrench''' remove gold nuts that hold the retention bar in place.
5
- After removing the bar pull the dead battery out '''using the black straps'''.
Conclusion
After replacing the device, follow these instructions in reverse order to secure a new battery in its place.
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