You don t want the acidic water to drip onto other components inside your engine compartment.
Car battery compartment.
Locate the battery compartment under the hood of your car.
Be sure to use proper posture as even though the battery is small it is heavy and usually weighs around 40 pounds.
How to troubleshoot an overheating car battery.
Carefully and securely lift and remove the battery from car.
If you have a little experience tinkering with your car you already know just how important your battery is.
You will need to remove the serpentine belt first with a belt tensioner tool.
Securely remove the battery from the car removing the battery is a physical activity and is the most difficult part of the change.
Batteries with covers have a plastic cover over top of the unit that hides the battery from view.
The question of how to clean car battery corrosion as efficiently and safely as possible is one that dates back to the first lead acid batteries used for cars trucks and other vehicles.
Use the socket set to remove the alternator.
If you do not have a belt tensioner tool you can use a socket.