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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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I know this will sound like a really stupid question, but I'm probably going to be changing out my battery this weekend and installing a new one.

I've never done this before and would like to not accidentally over torque my side post connections by twisting in the wrong direction before figuring out which way to go to "Loosen" the connector bolts.

Can someone tell me which way to go to "Loosen" the connection?

Thanks in advance for any info on this.

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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Lefty loosey. Only tighten to 11 ft-lbs. You can go 6, 8, 11 if you wish (don't want to warp the battery). 8 mm wrench, have fun.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
Lefty loosey. Only tighten to 11 ft-lbs. You can go 6, 8, 11 if you wish (don't want to warp the battery). 8 mm wrench, have fun.
Thanks "Oldvetter" for the good info!

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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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be careful not to cross thread your new battery. that would suck
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In this case, it might be a good idea to let the place you buy the battery change it for you. Just watch them closely. Many sellers will change it out at no charge and take your old battery (core) and you won't have to haul the new and the old battery around.
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