Mitsubishi Lancer Battery Replacement Guide DIY

Can’t start your Mitsubishi Lancer due to a dead battery? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the dead battery. This article provides instructions on changing the battery on a Mitsubishi Lancer. Replacing the battery on a Mitsubishi Lancer is easy and can be completed in less than thirty minutes.

What you will need

• Group Size 35 Battery
  • Minimum Cold Cranking Amps 520
  • 10mm socket
  • Battery terminal brush
  • Battery protector
  • Deep socket or open-end wrench.

Procedure

1. Pull the hood release under the dashboard to open the hood.
2. Remove the engine air inlet pipe on top of the battery. First, you need to remove two small plastic retainers.
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. First, loosen the 10mm nut, then pull up on the cable.
4. Remove the red plastic cover from the top of the battery. Loosen the 10mm nut on the positive battery terminal. Disconnect the positive terminal.
5. Loosen the 10mm nut on the top bracket. Then, pull the bracket bolt down and away from the battery.
6. Remove the battery from the battery tray. Place the new battery in the car.
7. Install the top bracket. Don’t over-tighten the bracket bolts or risk cracking the battery case.
8. Clean battery posts and terminals with a battery wire brush.
9. Connect the positive battery terminal first. Ensure the cable doesn’t move.
10. Connect the negative battery last.
11. Spray battery protector on the battery posts.
12. Connect the engine air intake hose.

Congratulations! You just replaced the battery on a Mitsubishi Lancer.

We hope you find the Mitsubishi Lancer Battery Replacement Guide DIY guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mitsubishi Lancer.

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