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How to replace engine battery on 2012 E450.
« 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?
« Last Edit: October 02, 2021, 09:57:23 am by TheLuvShack »

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Re: How to replace chassis battery on 2012 E450.
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: How to replace engine battery on 2012 E450.
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: How to replace chassis battery on 2012 E450.
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2021, 01:44:13 pm »
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.
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Re: How to replace engine battery on 2012 E450.
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2021, 03:54:07 pm »
Thanks everybody!