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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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The battery in my 03 Z06 has gone to better times, so I need to replace it. Went to autozone and picked up an Optima RED75/35 battery. Now for the tricky part

I'm a computer geek. I can fix damned near anything related to a router, switch or firewall. What I can't do is fix a car So, how should I disconnect, remove, replace and reconnect the new battery? Here is what I think I should do:

1) Disconnect the ground.
2) Disconnect the positive.
3) Remove the battery
4) Put new battery in
5) Connect the positive
6) Connect the ground

Is that correct? On a side note, I have a AAA membership I have all but forgotten, so I'm calling them to come give me a jump so I can get it out of the damned garage

TIA
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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Yes you are correct with 1 - 6, but always be careful never to short out the two battery terminals with anything metal like a wrench. Or just get the AAA guy to do it.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Thanks!! It all went smooth.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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Good going on the battery swap. You're gonna like that red top!
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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One year on a battery? You must have a lot of computers and routers hooked up to your Z06.
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