I know that this is probably a stupid question, but I can't figure out how to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

Will someone give me a brief description of how to do this and what if any tools I need? I installed a K&N CAI but I didn't disconnect the battery b/c I couldn't figure it out.

I would appreciate any comments and help.

 

Well, I just used an 8mm socket and loosened that nut thingie. I then lifted the negative battery cable off the battery terminal.

 

You'll need to jack up the right rear tire in order to remove the tension off of the post spring. It'll make removing that 8mm nut much easier.


***typing cautiously as Boomer lurks***Lol

 

I also found that removing the hood made it easier.

 

Actually... I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't do it myself... I took it to a shop.

 

I have disconnected the neg. terminal on other cars, but I can't figure out this one.

I must be doing something wrong w/ this one b/c it won't come off.

 

Just bustin your chops man...after you loosen that 8mm, you'll have to pry it up from both sides. You just have to work it off. You won't get it by prying it up on one side.

 

Righty tightie, lefty loosie...even in metric.

 

...unless you're in Australia.

 

use a hammer and strike it very hard and it will come loose bt you may not be able to reinstall it ...lol

 

Man I feel like an idiot. I didn't realize that I was supposed to pull up on the piece. I thought that the part conncecting to the terminal was two separate pieces so I was trying to separate the pieces.

Thanks guys and sorry for the idiotic post. I am just learning how to do minor things to cars. I have never really gotten under the hood of one before now.

 

you have to let the air out of all the tires before the wire lets go

 

You guys are jerks, Im very ashamed to be a part of this forum....
































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waaaaa dont cry or we will make fun of you next ahahhhhahaaahha we are just messing w the guy im glad he is workin on his own ride at least , maybe he will install a supercharger next , lol

 

HaHA! Like I would know the first thing to do w/ installing a supercharger.

 

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