HOW TO CHANGE A BATTERY

1. Open the car hood.

2. Remove corrosion from battery with baking soda and water. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.

4. Remove any battery hold downs.

5. Pick up battery out of car with battery handle. (If not equipped, use a battery carrying tool.)

6. Install new battery .

7. Replace all the hold downs.

8. Put on the positive cable .

9. Put on the negative cable.

10. Make sure everything is tight.

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