battery replacement (Novice)

Hi, All:

I want to replace my battery myself. I can disconnect the cable from
the negative terminal pole, but now I cannot see any bolt in the
positive
terminal pole (There is only a big red cap which is on the pole and
connect to 2 red cables) What can I do? Also, I see a very long pole
out of the battery tray, is it holddown bolt?

Thanks,

Rick

> wrote in message
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> Hi, All:
>
> I want to replace my battery myself. I can disconnect the cable from
> the negative terminal pole, but now I cannot see any bolt in the
> positive
> terminal pole (There is only a big red cap which is on the pole and
> connect to 2 red cables) What can I do? Also, I see a very long pole
> out of the battery tray, is it holddown bolt?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick
>

Just a long-distance guess, but the red cap should pop off, and the pole out
of the battery tray is likely a hold-down bolt. Be careful when removing
the battery not to spill the acid on yourself (if it isn't a totally sealed
battery).

Ken

Rick, your questions scare me.
It's a battery. A positive and a negative liead come out of either the
top or side of the battery. Sometimes they do put a rubber cap on top
of the terminals so people will not short them accidently.
Take the negative wire off first to protect yourself from accidently
grounding a tool while taking the positive wire off. (This assumes that
the car has a negative ground as most do.) Safety is a good starting
point. Wear safety protection for your eyes at least until you learn
more about the risks.

On 17 Jul 2005 16:24:38 -0700, "Al Bundy" >
wrote:

>Rick, your questions scare me.
i suggest you have a buddy come over and help. altho it sounds
as if your intentions are good, you exhibit such a lack
of knowledge that i would hesitate to give you a clue.
get help. learn a bit more. you're on the right track.
....thehick

wrote:
>
> Hi, All:
>
> I want to replace my battery myself. I can disconnect the cable from
> the negative terminal pole, but now I cannot see any bolt in the
> positive
> terminal pole (There is only a big red cap which is on the pole and
> connect to 2 red cables) What can I do? Also, I see a very long pole
> out of the battery tray, is it holddown bolt?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick

You better get help.
One mistake and you could seriously injure yourself or your vehicle.

"NapalmHeart" > wrote in message
...
>
> > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>> Hi, All:
>>
>> I want to replace my battery myself. I can disconnect the cable from
>> the negative terminal pole, but now I cannot see any bolt in the
>> positive
>> terminal pole (There is only a big red cap which is on the pole and
>> connect to 2 red cables) What can I do? Also, I see a very long pole
>> out of the battery tray, is it holddown bolt?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Rick
>>
>
> Just a long-distance guess, but the red cap should pop off, and the pole
> out of the battery tray is likely a hold-down bolt. Be careful when
> removing the battery not to spill the acid on yourself (if it isn't a
> totally sealed battery).
>
> Ken
>

I agree with the other replies that you should get direct help from someone
with more knowledge. If you insist on doing it by yourself make sure you
disconnect the negative cable before you do anything else.


Ken