How To Replace A Hyundai Car Battery

When you are running late to work, the last thing you want is to find your car's battery dead. There is no doubt that this will leave anyone frustrated. Almost always, these issues occur during a very delicate time. A car battery can also give up on you for many reasons. These include cold weather, frequent short trips, excessive strain on the battery, and battery age. In this article, you will learn how to replace a Hyundai car battery.

Steps to Replace a Car Battery

Step 1: Ensure that the car battery needs to be replaced

You should make sure that your battery is indeed in need of replacement before you get a new battery.

Here are some ways to do it:

• Check the terminals for any type of sulfate build-up. It will generally be whitish or blue in color. It might help your faulty battery if you remove it. Sulfuric acid may be present in any residue, so do not touch it with your bare hands.
• Use an alternator or the battery meter that some cars come with to check the battery. If the engine is not on and there are no additional accessories attached, a battery should have 12.4 - 12.8 volts.

Step 2: Buy the right kind of battery for your specific car model

The best battery for your car should always be an authorized one. Be sure to search for the exact spec and dimensions of your battery once you know you need a replacement. For the exact battery specification, including the ‘Ah’ rating refers to your car's owner's manual.

Step 3: Identify the old battery and unhook it

Having located your battery, you need to know the locations of the positive and negative terminals. The positive terminal will be red and have a + sign, while the negative terminal will be black and have a minus sign.

Step 4: Disconnect the old battery

To disconnect the battery, you must first disconnect the negative terminal. Positive terminals must be protected from short-circuiting if they come into contact with grounded parts of the vehicle. The terminal can simply be loosened with a wrench.

The positive terminal can now be removed once the process has been completed. Ensure the cables are well marked (if they weren't marked when they were shipped) to avoid damaging your entire electrical system.

Step 5: Dispose of the old battery

The battery holder should be carefully loosened and any screws or clamps should be kept safe. It is important to remember that the battery is heavy and can easily weigh more than 15kg. That is why you should pull it out carefully.

Step 6: Install a new battery

Make sure the terminals of the new battery and the cables are completely clean. Check that the new battery is mounted in the battery holder and that it is fastened in place. The terminals should also match the cables. Positive terminals should be connected first, followed by negative terminals. Finally, the terminals of the battery should be greased. Now you're ready to go! Make sure you drive safely.

Conclusion

Dead batteries are the most common cause of breakdowns so you should get your Hyundai professionally checked every once in a while. If you drive your car frequently, a new battery should last you a couple of years.