Car Repair Guide: Toyota Corolla 2018 - Battery Replacement
If your Toyota Corolla 2018 does not start, your battery might be the problem. This simple guide will help you replace the battery.
Tools Required:
- 10mm wrench
- New battery (ensure it is the correct type for your model)
- Battery cleaning solution
- Wire brush
- Anticorrosive terminal spray
- Terminal protector
Steps:
- First, make sure the car is turned completely off.
- Using your 10mm wrench, loosen and remove the negative battery cable. The negative battery cable is black and has a minus ('-') sign near it.
- Repeat the same process with the positive battery cable, which is red and has a plus ('+') sign near it.
- Once both cables have been removed, you can now remove the battery hold-down clamp using your 10mm wrench.
- Carefully lift out the old battery. Remember, batteries can be heavy so make sure to lift with your legs, not your back.
- Before installing the new battery, clean the battery tray and cable connections with a battery-cleaning solution and a wire brush.
- Rinse with a little water and dry.
- Place the new battery in the battery tray. Make sure it's facing the same way as the old battery was.
- Replace the hold-down clamp and tighten it with your 10mm wrench.
- Attach and tighten the positive battery cable.
- Repeat this process with the negative battery cable.
- Finally, use an anticorrosive terminal spray to prevent future corrosion. Add terminal protection caps.
And there you have it! You've successfully replaced the battery for your 2018 Toyota Corolla. Remember, safety first when working with your vehicle and if you're unsure about something, consult a professional.