How To Replace A Mercedes-Benz Car Battery

Battery changing on your Mercedes-Benz is a very simple procedure for the do-it-yourself auto aficionado. All you will need is a new battery and several simple tools. Beyond this, you will need to figure out where the car’s battery is located and how to detach it to create room for the new unit. In this article, we at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington will teach you how to replace a Mercedes-Benz car battery so that you will be able to perform this task by yourself, if you ever find yourself having to do so.

Park your Vehicle in a Safe Location

Make sure that the Mercedes-Benz is parked on a concrete stretch with its emergency brakes completely deployed before you begin. This manner, you may be assured that the automobile will not roll while you are working. If your vehicle moves while you are replacing the battery, nearby components of the vehicle could be vulnerable.

Locate and Expose the Battery

The battery is located on the rightmost part of the trunk in the vast majority of Mercedes-Benz models. The old battery must be removed first. Remove the negative battery connection first. Release the bolt that secures the battery. If you are having trouble pulling the terminal, try twisting it first. Make sure you are not putting too much pressure on it. If the battery clamp stays stuck, try removing it with a special terminal extractor.

Remove the positive battery connection from the circuit. Because it is critical not to allow the positive end touch any metal element of the car, such as the car structure, you would need to wrap it with electric tape. Move the bracket that holds the battery in position out of the way. The bracket is secured with a bolt, and removing it usually necessitates the employment of an extension. Pull out the old battery from the automobile while the bracket is out of the way. Car batteries are often hefty, so keep that in mind.

To reach the battery on some vehicles, you may need to remove the cabin air filter. The air filter unit is held in place by three snaps that may be removed with a screwdriver. If trunk is where the battery is located, a buckled strap may be used to secure it. Pull the strap away from the buckle and release the buckle. The battery should be located under the flooring panel on the rightmost part of the trunk.

The starting battery links first on Mercedes automobiles with both a starter and a system battery. As a result, before replacing the system battery, you must detach the negative connection from the starting battery, which is situated under the hood. Connect the starting battery once you are done with inserting the fresh system battery.

Put in a Fresh Battery

It is time to replace the battery in your car now that the old one has been removed. The procedure for replacing the battery is exactly the same as the one for removing the old battery. Place the replacement battery in the battery slot. Replacing the battery bracket is the next step. Both the negative and positive battery connections must be reconnected.