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2011-2013 Scion tC Car Battery Replacement

Tools (3)

Parts (1)

Step-by-step instructions

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  • Begin by opening the hood of the car and locating the battery on the front of the driver side in the engine compartment
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  • Using a socket wrench, loosen the 2 (5/16 inch) nuts on the top of the battery support bracket
  • Remove the bracket by lifting up
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  • After removing the bracket, locate the supporting rod behind the battery
  • The rod is hooked on a hole in the metal behind the battery. Unhook the rod and remove it
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  • Start with the negative terminal of the battery
  • Loosen the nut on the negative terminal with a 10mm socket wrench
  • Remove the wire by slightly twisting and pulling up
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  • Remove the cap from the positive terminal of the battery
  • Using a 10mm socket wrench, loosen the nut on the positive terminal
  • Remove the wire from the positive terminal by slightly twisting and pulling up
  • Remove the battery by lifting it out of the engine compartment

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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