Q: What are the steps for removing and replacing a battery?
A: Always disconnect the negative cable first and hook it up last or the battery may be shorted by the tool being used to loosen the cable clamps. Disconnect both cables from the battery terminals. Remove the battery hold down clamp. Unscrew the nuts, remove the bolt, and lift off the locator bracket, then pull the hold down clamp off the battery. Lift out the battery. Be careful - it's heavy. While the battery is out, inspect the carrier (tray) for corrosion. If you are replacing the battery, make sure that you get one that's identical, with the same dimensions, amperage rating, cold cranking rating, etc. Installation is the reverse of removal.