2011-2013 Scion tC Car Battery Replacement

Attributed iFixit repair guide for 2011-2013 Scion tC.

iFixit Library 2011-2013 Scion tC Easy 5 - 10 minutes Guide 42200

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Step 1

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Begin by opening the hood of the car and locating the battery on the front of the driver side in the engine compartment

Step 2

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Using a socket wrench, loosen the 2 (5/16 inch) nuts on the top of the battery support bracket
Remove the bracket by lifting up

Step 3

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After removing the bracket, locate the supporting rod behind the battery
The rod is hooked on a hole in the metal behind the battery. Unhook the rod and remove it

Step 4

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Start with the negative terminal of the battery
Loosen the nut on the negative terminal with a 10mm socket wrench
Remove the wire by slightly twisting and pulling up

Step 5

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Remove the cap from the positive terminal of the battery
Using a 10mm socket wrench, loosen the nut on the positive terminal
Remove the wire from the positive terminal by slightly twisting and pulling up
Remove the battery by lifting it out of the engine compartment