How do I properly change a car battery? I always get confused...remove the (+) or (-) terminal first?? Help!

Remove the negative terminal first.



That way, the wrench hitting the car body metal, whether from the + or - terminal, will not cause a dangerous short-circuit.



But be careful, a charged battery is a potent energy source and if shorted, can cause much grief, to both humans and the car!How do I properly change a car battery? I always get confused...remove the (+) or (-) terminal first?? Help!negative first
How do I properly change a car battery? I always get confused...remove the (+) or (-) terminal first?? Help!
As long as you are careful not to touch the wrench you are using to ANYTHING else then it does not matter.

But if you are like 90% of the typical goofball population then you should disconnect the negative first, this is only for safety, there is no damage that can be done by disconnecting one before the other. (Other than the mentioned spark producing fun)
How do I properly change a car battery? I always get confused...remove the (+) or (-) terminal first?? Help!
Hey! Undo the negative First!!!!
negative first.... just be sure not to use a wrench that is long enough to come in contact with the positive on the battery or you will have sparks, a exploding battery, (read acid that will blind you or worse) or all kinds of fun as others have stated as well.....