How to Disconnect and Reconnect a Car Battery | Which Battery Terminal To Disconnect First

Whether you're replacing your car battery, performing a repair or going on vacation and leaving your vehicle unattended for a while - you'll need to disconnect your battery. In this short video I'm showing steps to properly disconnect your battery, how to tell which terminal is which (if it is unclear) and how to reconnect the battery back up!
Timestamps:
- First step to disconnecting a battery
- How to Identify Which Terminal is Which
- How to Disconnect The Cable
- How to Reconnect the Battery
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Man, you've got a gift of explaining things in ways that are easy to understand. Thanks a lot for the advice!

[@PunamDevi-rv8ml]

I like how you explain things calmly and slowly, and make me understand easily. Great work, keep it up ❤

[@mikenathaniel1521]

Wonderful explanation!

[@MogsAndDogs]

Well done! Simple and concise.

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[@sfitz-rp4du]

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[@StayPositive-sd8op]

Nice video. I dont know how many times I've seen sparks from apparently taking them off the wrong order. I still catch myself thinking it might spark. So when neg is off, then i can do whatever i need without a spark with the pos

[@struth3606]

Perfect thank u❤

[@KaydonWilkinson]

So im putting new speakers in my car do i have to disconnect the battery, do i have to disconnect the negative one. And like u said in the video about the airbags will i have to wait?