How To: Install a Battery in Your Vehicle

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For a step-by-step guide and a complete list of supplies, visit us at: www.oreillyauto.com/how-to-hu... 0:00 Welcome Back 0:14 Locate Your Battery 0:28 Tools Needed 1:01 Detach Cables and Hold-Down 1:40 Remove the Old Battery 1:45 Install the New Battery 1:51 Reattach Battery Cables 2:15 Test Your Battery

[@nicolegwynn2462]

I bought a new battery today and I'm dyi. this helps so much thanks #newcarlady

[@nicolegwynn2462]

AND what size socket PLEASE IT HELPS

[@karensimons6313]

Great video, Thank You so much! This 67 year old grandma just changed her first truck battery ever! I am so proud of myself, a little greasy and dirty but I felt great when that motor started right up!

[@goatus.2137]

They rate this as a 4/5 difficulty rating. If I can do it it's closer to a one or a two star difficulty rating. Thanks for the video.

[@TheSuperbhs]

Yeah I'd love to know what a 1 star video looks like. "How to roll down your window, using only your hand."

[@joshuadelaughter]

It was 4 green. There's also 5 yellow and 5 red. So it's 4/15.

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

@@joshuadelaughter Well thats......a moronic scale, isn't it? 😆

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

@@joshuadelaughter "Today's difficulty rating for an oil change is two half moons, a turquoise circle, a cat, and a smiley face." Dafuq?

[@TyeTaylor]

@@user-nh3gu1ge3d 😂😂😂

[@TheM2heavy]

Thanks this was helpful. Also I grew a mustache watching all this manly stuff.

[@GeorgeCostanza_]

I don’t believe it

[@Lili-mo7rw]

LOL😂 me too!

[@gaelorantes1333]

This made my day 😂😂

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[@Dianitamiamor81]

I’m crying😂😂😂 But, i must say, my beard is coming in nicely after watching

[@MelanieBarrozo-u7s]

Thank you. I can’t believe my dad let me leave the house without teaching me any car maintenance stuff but hey at least I have KZbin. I’ve always paid somebody to do it for me but I want to do my own car maintenance stuff this year and see how much I save. Thanks!

[@gerardosantiago8694]

good stuff

[@heartSLB]

Thank you for this video. I just installed my brand new battery and the car started without a problem 👌👌

[@ibfrobzilla]

Awesome video. It's real easy. Everyone driving should be able to do basic stuff like this

[@JENOVAHVH]

I work at Autozone and this video was more informative than the autozone one.

[@VANESSASBLESSEDLIFE]

*thanks this answered my questions - first to take off and + first to put back on*

[@juanlima1241]

Informative video. Will try out Thursday. Keep yall updated. 🤞

[@popedtf4412]

Thank you so much, I know next to nothing about cars and been watching you and managed to fix my car and get it roady

[@tompatchak8706]

February 2024, and I just did this. I’m not a mechanical guy and I was worried I was gonna get shocked but it seemed to work quite well. Thank you for the video.

[@sanvor6016]

thank you from a woman in Hungary:)

[@tanishaslater9305]

Thanks! Just changed my own battery. Only had a huge wrench so it took me bit longer BUT I got it done. Never want to do it again though! At least not on a hot darn day like today in a pandemic with a mask on!

[@davidramirez9087]

Seems simple enough, thanks man.

[@soilmanted]

Usually videos made by companies that sell motor vehicle parts, regarding how to install the parts they sell, give correct instructions regarding how to install them. That is not the case here. The _first_ step should be removing the cable from negative terminal. If you remove the battery hold-down clamp first, there is a chance you might bump either the metal clamp, or the wrench you are using to loosen it, into the positive battery terminal. That would create a short between the positive terminal and the negative terminal. Bad thing. If you remove the negative cable first, then there will be no problem should the hold-down clamp accidentally touch the positive terminal. When you remove the cable from the negative terminal, you do not have to worry about preventing it from touching metal parts of the vehicle. There is no harm in that. Next after removing the negative cable, remove the positive cable. Remove the hold-down clamp last. When installing the new battery, it is a good idea to coat the battery posts with a thin film of grease. Also coat the entire cable clamp with a thin layer of grease, inside and out. And put a goodly amount of grease on the threads of the screw that you use to tighten the clamp. This will make sure the parts do not corrode. When you remove the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, it is probably a good idea to also remove the far end of the cable, from where it connects to a ground point on the vehicle's body, and grease that connection too, including the threads of the screw that screws into the vehicle's body.

[@LKYme]

Great advice! Thank you!!

[@frankmartin8471]

This comment is from an experienced professional. He knows that what can go wrong will someday bite you. Do it right once, the first time, so you don't have an embarrassing come back on a simple battery replacement.

[@UBCS29]

I've always been scared of getting shocked doing this lol

[@joseantonio-rr8lo]

Same always

[@TheSkidds]

@@smokeyjail4394 jesus. I swear, this new generation of snowflakes, smh

[@LifeToATee]

@@TheSkidds ok boomer

[@TheSkidds]

@@LifeToATee Yikes, okay 7 year old ;)

[@moddingmatrix2791]

@@TheSkidds Ok boomer

[@JillWilliams603]

I didnt know it was that simple thanks!! I see people buying batteries all the time but i never knew how!

[@silasgalvao6327]

It looks like his wife slapped him and told him to get back to work on his car 😂😅

[@user-cp5mb4rk4m]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kingrastatv802]

😹😹

[@IncognitosRandom]

Thanks just replaced my battery and this was a big help.

[@unit613]

Thanks for this video, just installed my battery. Back on the road!

[@kentseaman2190]

DIY train wreck here, actually completed per your instruction-TY!

[@prymezz5375]

Just got my car started back up with a new battery, thank you for the help :)

[@zabihzahed4794]

Do we have to charge new battery?

[@prymezz5375]

I got one from Walmart and they charged before I got it. I didn’t have to charge it myself. They charged $12 for the core charge I believe

[@MelissaLopez-jw6we]

Thank you so much I need to put on a battery soon I’m only 17 and a girl this will be so helpful

[@naturalselectionsports521]

Awesome video. Im buying a new battery this week and instead of wasting a service call I shall do it myself :D

[@Shark_King325]

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[@sterlingm9279]

O W !

[@SleepEatWorkRepeat]

Worked out great. Thanks for the video O’Reilly

[@Grungedude93]

Thanks for the guide, just changed my first car battery and will continue doing myself

[@maryl2036]

Thanks , needed the refresher ..

[@J-dogg-2007]

Thanks for the help me. My engine turned over slowly and then started when I went to leave the store. Now that I installed my new battery, the engine turns over no problem.

[@YKEAZYNFL]

Literally perfect video

[@christopherbrown2224]

Managed to change it but because of the length of video it took me 4 yrs to do it and by that time I now have more then the battery to change

[@marilyngatson2289]

Can you use a metal wrench to remove the bolts or will you get shocked? I am so scared of being electrocuted.

[@MichelMawon4982]

Thanks. Do you have to drive the car after to have alternator power battery?

[@alexharrison-actorauthor7607]

Thanks a lot helped me so much today with changing my battery

[@pinksilkdurag]

Amazing. Worked perfect

[@ashleee1127]

I am so happy for this video. I am a real boy now. Yayyyy

[@annbisyosalang7349]

what will happen if you disconnect the positive first?

[@electriclies7565]

The only place left for the electricity to go will be your hand.

[@angelahernandez819]

Thanks man I’m gonna do it by myself and thanks to you

[@zasharan2]

What is the reasoning for taking the negative off first, then the positive?

[@greendropwebmanager3974]

Because, negative terminal of the battery is grounded to the body of the vehicle. If positive terminal is removed first then chances of a spark are more if this terminal touches the body through the metal spanner or wrench you are opening with is grounded accidentally and may end in flames because lot of combustible material is around. And chances of this accidental touch are very high.

[@nattiewaldman859]

Thanks for showing me how to install my auto battery

[@0zaria0]

Thank you, this was a big help. Definitely swayed my decision on where I went to buy my new battery. The only thing that could've helped a bit more would've been listing the exact wrenches you used.

[@1800redsbar]

thank u o’reilly daddies::)

[@jacobblue1985]

This was very useful. Done deal. No problem

[@youngdenial7198]

bro u literally save my life

[@jayluis189]

What am I doing wrong if the the negative cable starts to spark when I try and put it on?

[@CPLAYZGAMEZ]

Positive first when putting it back on negative first when taking off

[@crossovergills7565]

@@CPLAYZGAMEZ I did that but when I put the positive on first then the negative it sparks

[@davidnkhwazi9898]

@@crossovergills7565 It could Be lights or some electronics that needed the voltage.

[@saadia3588]

Thank you sir! I am going to try it and avoid hefty towing charges

[@LJayyBeh]

Positive first, then negative. Gotcha ! 🤝

[@xJRx77]

Thanks for this video!

[@pcharm3711]

A guy just tried to charge me $450 to do this! I said no I think I'll wait and now I'm watching this!

[@onshiplessoceans1675]

If I swap out the battery in your parking lot, do you have tools to loan?

[@kurthalkett4278]

Thank you

[@UnlimitedAspirations24]

Wondering if it’s the same procedure for all cars 🤔

[@jojojojo-lh6xm]

why does my car horn go off when trying to put the negative on ??

[@diontaedaughtry974]

Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍

[@rayerayee561]

Thanks very simple

[@elindigeno1215]

If smoke comes out is that normal?

[@melquiadeslemus8115]

LOL

[@jomami3704]

girl-

[@DivineGaming22]

Thanks John👍🏼

[@sharonlegnon427]

Back of battery connections. Darn. I can't find a vid about when you go to attach the neg terminal when it sparks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eghost3959]

I know what you mean they say when you reconnect negative goes last but as soon as you put the negative connector on to the post it starts to spark😂

[@sleepwalker9936]

Is this safe?

[@naturalselectionsports521]

Do not rush when you do this. Take your time . Proper works saves you from seeing what u did wrong. right way first !

[@shinigamizerokai]

Thanks this is a helpful tip

[@nocturno7660]

Had to change a battery yesterday, I would like to know why removing the poles in that order matters, last night I removed the positive before the negative and I'm still here xD

[@miketony4300]

Thanks !!

[@patriciamaginnquinn6436]

Thankyou however , What if your battery was stolen along with the positive and negative wires??

[@oddash7303]

Hi John, I have replaced battery my rav 4, 2009. As you mentioned my stereo didn,t work. How I can get security code?

[@oddash7303]

Dont have manual

[@andrewahall]

It worked. Thanks.

[@alexalfaro9230]

a mechanic came by and fixed my truck and said the battery cables werent connected all the way. well i tighten it up and it still wont start could there be a different connection issue he didnt tell me about..

[@alexalfaro9230]

i had it running all day yesterday but in the morning getting ready to go to work. it didnt start. im guessing its the same issue..

[@tipperbaby]

Sounds like a battery to me

[@RafaelRodriguez-h7p]

Omg so helpful

[@luism6488]

Hello.. i ask you how to find the bem code in the battery? Cuz i cant find it and my local oreaily tell me that inf. This my baterry. Super start platinum 95r 9h thx

[@DocSportello1970]

What about he Elbow Vent and 1 Vent Plug that comes in the plastic pouch? What do I do with those?

[@drrobotnikmeanbeanma]

I have a top/side post battery.My ? Is can i somehow attach both top and side post and drive off.My side post terminals is very rusty is the reason why I'm asking.I think the reason why my car shuts off cause my terminals is rusty so i know i can use a tool to scrap the rust off and i made shure the battery is fully charged especially before i make a trip ???

[@reggieandaya8760]

Is it okay to connect positive if negative is already connected?

[@MusicalSawMen]

How tight you need to tight the pole nut, can you damage it if you tight too hard ?

[@Doggystyle944]

thank so much for your help

[@Ummmmmkay88]

Thank you for common sense

[@ivanmartinez714]

What does it mean when I connected the new battery my lights turned on and the negative cable sparked. Then when I tried turning the key smoke came out the fuse box

[@MorganJoyceHart]

You accidentally hooked positive wire to negative post, and negative wire to positive post

[@alann5003]

Don't forget to use an obd2 memory saver before unhooking your old battery.

[@jackiesicilian5720]

Why what happens if you don't

[@alann5003]

@@jackiesicilian5720 Well it is arguable whether you need it or not. You may lose certain settings in your cars computer system but they say after awhile it will relearn them. It's up to you.

[@bacsterbacx4110]

great info tnx

[@digfidge]

Nice job, but you forgot to transfer the battery sleeve that was on the old battery to the new battery.

[@LastDickOnEarth]

How come in every other application you want to first hook up the neutral (negative) wire? Isn't more safe to do this?

[@AbdulBaaki-np8nm]

Please I need your help with this job I want to work in auto electric

[@dreamer1076]

Thanks

[@chestrockwell6833]

Next do a video on how to install a new gas cap

[@Orange-Jumpsuit-Time]

Maybe you should have explained, not all vehicle batteries are easily accessible to just grab on and lift them out of the compartment. Some vehicles will require a battery carrier or lifter strap for removal because of restricted space around the battery.. That would have been a perfect way to tell the viewer, if you needed either, carrier or strap, O'Reilly carries both in stock.

[@fernandocadena2625]

Why do I get corrosion on my battery tie down when the battery is not leaking

[@acemoses205]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@concretecharlie51]

Negative first, negative last.

[@TheSkidds]

depends, it switches each way, when connecting and detaching, but um, yea

[@WiseFoolTrades]

TheSkidds I always remember it like this. Disconnecting a battery? No Problem. NP. Negative first, and then Positive. And of course the opposite when reconnecting.

[@shdoopyloopy3733]

Cooooooooom

[@silverglen5632]

Thank you.

[@wigsterkenzie]

So if try to do this and its sparking what am i doing wrong?

[@soniaynclan9079]

Thank you!

[@dooler0547]

Came in clutch

[@josephskeie]

I usually use a 10mm, but I can never find it!

[@mr.x8259]

What size socket should I buy?

[@16vth87]

10 mm or 11mm for battery terminals. And the “hold downs” Vary from 8-12 mm

[@Real_Moon-Moon]

thanks i am still terrified

[@Tyscrat]

people like you wont make it very far in life lol cant change a car battery how do you wipe your ass??

[@Bleep5980]

Tylor Goodwin people like you don’t end up too happy in the end with all the hate your spreading? What’s with the issue?

[@Real_Moon-Moon]

@@Bleep5980 thanks

[@Bleep5980]

Ronald Weasley ye ye

[@looking4agoodtime89]

Just avoid heavily wooded areas. I would also recommend you take a drivers ed course. After that, try just driving short distances to get used to the feel of your vehicle, you’ll get the hang of it, Ron.

[@Conquissstador]

Useful part of the video starts at 1:00

[@chrisramirez3058]

What happens if u take out the positive first?

[@16vth87]

There’s a higher chance of electrical sparks when the ratchet touches metal while taking off the terminals.

[@davidnkhwazi9898]

@@16vth87 does this damage the battery or electronics?

[@im_jedster]

Why is it making a spark when I attack the negative on after attatching the positive on?

[@danielj2653]

You missed the part of the car alarm kicking off the moment the battery is attached and what to do about it

[@searchandverify]

Hit the unlock button on your car key

[@clemm1248]

Seems like you only used the ratchet didn’t see the wrench needed to be used in this example

[@Playtrack22]

Thanks you sir advice