A simple pair of locking pliers (vice-grips)
vise gripps. make sure they have good teeth on them, and clamp down tight
REMOVAL Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off. Loosen the battery negative cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut. Disconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller (2) to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post. Loosen the battery positive cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut. Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller (2) to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post. Remove the battery cables from the battery. Remove the battery thermal guard (1). Remove the battery hold down bolt (1) and battery hold down (2) from the battery. WARNING: Wear a suitable pair of rubber gloves (not the household type) when removing a battery by hand. Safety glasses should also be worn. If the battery is cracked or leaking, the electrolyte can burn the skin and eyes. Remove the battery from the battery tray.
Answer 1 - Leakage at a Battery Terminal PostNO, a leak at a battery terminal post does not usually indicate a broken post. Car battery terminal posts are very tough, and usually do not break, especially before the plastic battery case breaks. Usually, a leak around a car battery terminal post is caused by a failure of the SEAL of the case plastic cast around the terminal post. This can be caused by a manufacturing or material defect, from abuse, or from vibration.
No, Remove the terminal and clean with wirebrush until both the clamp and battery post are shiny.Re-install.The heating problem should be eliminated.
The correct name is the "terminal" of the battery.
You have the connections reversed.
One large terminal post to battery Other large terminal post to starter Small terminal post to trigger wire If extra small terminal post disregard
Best just to remove the nut and replace it with an new one, or grab a pair of pliers and tighten it that way if you absolutely need to.
You connect the positive terminal first.
The negative battery terminal is marked with an minus (-) sign on the battery next to the post. It is the one with the black cable connected to it.
There are typically two cables, one is usually red and the other black. The black cable attaches to the negative terminal on the battery and the red wire connects to the positive terminal on the battery. When removing the battery from the vehicle always remove the negative cable from the battery first. When installing the new battery always connect the negative cable to the battery last.
original battery and cables were side terminal