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Main Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: TheLuvShack on October 02, 2021, 09:38:19 am

Title: How to replace engine battery on 2012 E450.
Post by: TheLuvShack on October 02, 2021, 09:38:19 am

It's time for a new engine battery in my 2012 E450. I've changed batteries many times in my autos but never changed a battery in a motorhome. Do I just remove the old one and install a new one or is there a something I'm missing?

Title: Re: How to replace chassis battery on 2012 E450.
Post by: donc13 on October 02, 2021, 10:01:03 am

Nope, nothing different.   Remove cables... Negative first then positive, unscrew hold-down, lift old battery out.  Put new battery in, screw in hold-down, attach positive cable then negative cable.... You are done.

Title: Re: How to replace engine battery on 2012 E450.
Post by: LRUCH on October 02, 2021, 01:43:30 pm

I would also clean the inside of the connectors well with baking soda and apply a very thin coat of petroleum jelly to them and the battery posts to prevent future corrosion.

I usually take the opportunity to clean out dirt, leaves, pine needles, bugs, etc while I have the battery out.

Title: Re: How to replace chassis battery on 2012 E450.
Post by: Ron Dittmer on October 02, 2021, 01:44:13 pm

Quote from: donc13 on October 02, 2021, 10:01:03 am

Nope, nothing different.   Remove cables... Negative first then positive, unscrew hold-down, lift old battery out.  Put new battery in, screw in hold-down, attach positive cable then negative cable.... You are done.

2o2

Title: Re: How to replace engine battery on 2012 E450.
Post by: TheLuvShack on October 03, 2021, 03:54:07 pm

Thanks everybody!