Mr. Gizmo

I am changing the battery Will I need to do anything with the tpms system? Reset etc etc.

How long will the batteries in the tpms sensors last ?

flyby763

No. I had mine disconnected for a month and they still work fine.

croatbob

Change n go. Just the radio messes up

Chevyfanaddict

Have fun getting it out! Hint: your belt is your friend...

[Cerberus]

I some how ended up with something like this made a long time ago, uses what I guess is reject vbelt material for the strap. One of the best tools I have.




http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2353&ppt=C0005

AzDave47

I got the AutoZone Gold Battery for my 09Z a couple months ago and am pleased with it.

Tips:

Get a battery strap ($4-5) to pull out the OEM battery as the battery gets hung up on the disconnected cables and the battery box lip unless you really enjoy getting your knuckles bloody. The new AZ battery will have a small strap and the factory battery retainer strap works fine. The AZ battery has a vent in the proper place to hold the OEM vent tube.

If you have a small trickle charger that will plug into the lighter plug, use that and you won't lose any of your settings.

While the battery is out, tape the bottom end of the tie down posts so they don't slip out of the holes, it will save you fishing time.

Z06_1

Don't forget to do the window re-index process.

Mr. Gizmo

Guys, thanks for the advice. Much appreciated!

rio95

I bent up a metal hanger to get mine out. Worked great.

AzDave47

If he uses a trickle charger connected to the lighter outlet, there will be no need to reindex, reset pre-set stations or redo preferences.

Z06_1

Yes, if he does that.. Most people don't, but they probably should.

Chevyfanaddict

I use a battery tender that i have hard-wired into the fuse box in the engine bay while my car is parked in the garage at all times

Kouasupra

Best way for me.

Vise grip to each battery terminal is the easiest way to pull it out.

The window re-index is a must also.

rprice

I let my battery die last winter and the window would not roll up all the way after recharging it for about two days. What do you all mean by re indexing the window?

Achilles97

I used some straps of duct tape to pull the battery out. Quick and easy.

chrisusmc

just changed mine and only had to re-index the windows, radio and all settings were not affected. Battery strap is definately needed, or strong duct tape to make a handle.

MasterDave

Instructions are in the manual, easy to do in just a few seconds.

chrisusmc

After changing the battery, start the car and pull up on each window button 3 times and hold for a few seconds. Do that twice for each side and they will re-index.

DaOtherOne

rprice

Thank you Sir!