How to Replace Battery Cables in a Toyota Camry

Check the battery while the battery is still hooked up if you have trouble starting your Toyota Camry. If the battery is okay, you may need to replace the battery cables, which often get corroded on the inside. Follow a few easy steps to remove and replace the cables with new ones. You could save a lot in unnecessary electrical repairs by making this simple repair.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Box wrench or cable clamp pliers
• Wire brush or cable cleaner
• Clean rag
• Battery cables
• Gloves

1. • 1

     Find the top-post battery on the driver's side just behind the headlight on the Toyota Camry.

   • 2

     Loosen the bolt on the black negative battery cable first with a box wrench or cable clamp pliers. Wriggle the cable end off the post. Repeat the process on the red positive cable. Remove both cables from the battery, even if you're replacing only one of them.

   • 3

     Follow the negative cable to where it's grounded on the front of the frame beside the headlight assembly. Remove the end of the cable with a wrench. Track the positive cable to its connection on the starter solenoid on the driver's side of the engine and remove it with a wrench.

   • 4

     Clean the posts with a small wire brush or cable cleaner. Wipe off any residual dust with a clean, dry cloth.

   • 5

     Attach the new positive cable first, reversing the process in Step 3. Reattach the negative cable last and start the car to ensure the connections are working on your Toyota Camry.

Tips & Warnings

• After attaching the new battery cables, you'll need to reset your clock and reprogram your radio presets, if you have these options in your Camry.

• Wear gloves when working on your cables to protect them from the acid in the battery. If you don't have gloves, wash your hands immediately after you're done.