Nice explanation on a P.I.A. Job. Basic battery maintenance says to remove the Negative Cable FIRST(removes the possibility of shorting your tool to ground) I have found the best way to prevent having to do this job (other than selling the car) is to use a when parked for extended periods. My wife's '08 Solstice is on it's second battery after 15 years. I have a four battery one, that I use for her Sol, my Vette, Harley, and Lawn Tractor when they all go into winter storage. The Sol and Vette both suffer parasitic drain when sitting because of the electronics in the vehicles. The cost of a battery tender outweighs the cost and troubles of replacing batteries.
Yes, a battery tender will keep your car ready to start when you need it, but the overall battery life doesn’t change. Even the best batteries are only good for 3-5 years.
I’ve seen alot of videos showing how to replace the battery through the fender but never shows how to align the fender. I wouldn’t recommend there but rather remove the wheel and pass through the inner fender wheel liner.
I’ve never seen a way to pull through the fender well. Wouldn’t it be blocked by the crossmember toward the front? If I get the time, I’ll shoot a video exploring that option. Thanks for the comment!!
Try changing the water pump on a 2006 BMW M328 or replacing the crankcase vent system on the same car and then tell me how great their engineering is. That BMW was the LAST foreign car I bought. Sold my Maserati, too. Now I have American brand name cars only. No regrets.
Yeah, I’m probably being harsh. I think my angst should probably be directed at “modern” cars vs. “American” or “Pontiac”. Last year I had the joy of replacing oil lines on a R56 Mini Cooper S. Anything that requires “front maintenance position” is a nightmare. Thanks for the comment.
Nice explanation on a P.I.A. Job. Basic battery maintenance says to remove the Negative Cable FIRST(removes the possibility of shorting your tool to ground) I have found the best way to prevent having to do this job (other than selling the car) is to use a when parked for extended periods. My wife's '08 Solstice is on it's second battery after 15 years. I have a four battery one, that I use for her Sol, my Vette, Harley, and Lawn Tractor when they all go into winter storage. The Sol and Vette both suffer parasitic drain when sitting because of the electronics in the vehicles. The cost of a battery tender outweighs the cost and troubles of replacing batteries.
Thanks. I didn’t even notice I didn’t pull the neg cable first. My auto shop teacher from 30 years ago would have my head!!!
I did it myself!!! Thank you so much for this video- I didn't have the confidence to do it until I saw your this one!
Awesome! That does my heart good!
I put a battery tender on over the winter, shouldn’t that help?
Yes, a battery tender will keep your car ready to start when you need it, but the overall battery life doesn’t change. Even the best batteries are only good for 3-5 years.
I’ve seen alot of videos showing how to replace the battery through the fender but never shows how to align the fender. I wouldn’t recommend there but rather remove the wheel and pass through the inner fender wheel liner.
I’ve never seen a way to pull through the fender well. Wouldn’t it be blocked by the crossmember toward the front? If I get the time, I’ll shoot a video exploring that option.
Thanks for the comment!!
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Hope it helped you
Try changing the water pump on a 2006 BMW M328 or replacing the crankcase vent system on the same car and then tell me how great their engineering is. That BMW was the LAST foreign car I bought. Sold my Maserati, too. Now I have American brand name cars only. No regrets.
Yeah, I’m probably being harsh. I think my angst should probably be directed at “modern” cars vs. “American” or “Pontiac”. Last year I had the joy of replacing oil lines on a R56 Mini Cooper S. Anything that requires “front maintenance position” is a nightmare. Thanks for the comment.
can you give a list of the exact tools needed
Basically, all you’ll need is a 13mm, 10mm and 8mm sockets and about 18” of extensions on a ratchet.
Pontiac solstice fuse replacement for glove compartment trunk opener
Are you looking to learn how to do that?