2006 Kia Spectra Battery Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide will help users replace their car battery, if they ever need perform a battery replacement. A user will know if they need to change their battery when the car dies and won't turn back on. Usually, you can charge the battery back up, but if the battery is unable to charge up, that is when you know you need to replace the whole battery completely. Replacing the battery will require removing the battery by disconnecting the cables from it, replacing it with a new one, and connecting the cables to the new battery.
What you need
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Locate the hood release lever near the lower left side of the steering wheel. Pop the hood by lifting up on the release lever.
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Remove the positive (red circle) cable from the battery using the wrench to loosen the nut and bolt.
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Then, remove the negative (orange circle) cable battery, using the wrench to loosen the nut and bolt.
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Attach the positive (red cirlce) cable to the battery by screwing on the nut and bolt with the wrench.
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Then, attach the negative (red arrow) cable to the battery by screwing on the nut and bolt with the wench.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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