No, you should not use a battery that is bulging. It is very likely to leak, and could damage whatever you put it in.
However, you should also not throw a bad battery in the trash. Check with your city or county, or a local hardware store, to find out how to dispose of batteries properly.
It is hooked in with the driver side battery to provide more cranking power.
yes.
Disconnect the negative cable.
Technically yes it can if it still have power, also it depends on why type of battery.
Are you are talking about a dual terminal battery? This battery can be used in a side mount or top mount configuration whichever applies.
Yes it is and the side buttons will only work ten feet under warter as it is used by pressure not battery the battery is only used to operate time and has a market value of £7000 rated best watch in the world with a battery life of 5 years and life time guarantee
A more commonly used term for a bulging disc is a herniated disc. This ailment may also be referred to as a slipped disc, ruptured disc, or protruding disc.
A simple pair of locking pliers (vice-grips)
It is basically a heavy duty switch that you install between the battery and the cable on the positive side. It has a key that is used to turn it off and on and can be removed so that the car can not be started without it. Used for security and to prevent any drain on the battery. Using one is easier than disconnecting the cables at the battery, just turn the key and go.
Proptosis and exophthalmos are the medical terms used to describe bulging eyes.
In much of the world, flat is the word of choice for a battery which is nearly used up. A more correct term would be 'exhausted'. Weak, used up, run-down are all acceptable terms. 'Dead' can be vague when referring to a battery. It can mean a battery that will not accept a charge, or will not retain a charge, or a battery that is completely exhausted but would still be functional if charged.
A quick test I've always used is to start the car. Remove the neutral cable from the battery. If the car still runs your alternator is fine.