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Old 04-20-2017, 11:56 AM
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Default Is there a correct procedure when changing the battery?

Hello, I'm sorry if this question has been asked before. I have searched for an answer on here but unable to find anything. My question, as silly as it may sound is, is there a correct procedure when it comes to replacing the battery on my Caliber SE 1.8 petrol. On my last vehicle (Peugeot 307) there was a certain procedure that had to be followed to ensure that the BSI unit wasn't 'fried'.
Is it just a case of disconnect the negative then the positive and put new battery on and then reconnect or is there something more I need to do? Also, apart from losing any stored radio channels, will the radio still work or will I have to put in a code?
Sorry if these have been asked before but it's better to be safe.
Thanks for any help/advice.
 
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Old 04-20-2017, 12:10 PM
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Old 04-20-2017, 01:49 PM
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No special precautions.
 
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Old 04-27-2017, 08:52 AM
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No special procedure. The radio usually saves the presets, but you may have to reset the clock. The electronics will be fine.
 
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remove the negative terminal first, then the positive.

removing the positive first is not safe...if your wrench hits a ground source when removing the positive cable...its will create a direct short to grd.
 




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