How to Replace Battery 2018-2024 Chevrolet Equinox, by TRQ on YouTube. 8 min 44 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 44 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Park on a level surface, turn off the engine and let the car sit for a few minutes. Put on gloves and safety glasses before you start.
Open the hood and locate the battery on the driver side near the front. Remove the plastic cover over the battery if your Equinox has one.
Loosen the negative terminal clamp with a wrench and lift the black cable off the post. Tuck the cable aside so it cannot touch metal.
Loosen and remove the positive terminal clamp the same way, then move the red cable clear of the battery.
Unbolt the hold-down bracket that secures the battery base with a socket. Keep the bolt and bracket together so you can reuse them.
Lift the old battery straight up and out. Batteries are heavy, so bend your knees and keep your back straight.
Clean the battery tray and brush the terminal clamps until the metal is shiny. Set the new battery in the tray with the posts facing the same way as before.
Refit the hold-down bracket and tighten the bolt so the battery cannot slide. Do not overtighten.
Connect the positive cable first and tighten the clamp. Then connect the negative cable and tighten it.
Start the engine and check that the battery light is off. Let it idle a few minutes, then switch off and confirm both clamps are tight.
Tips and common mistakes
Always disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect it last to avoid shorting the wrench against the body.
Check the new battery group size and terminal layout against the old one before you buy, since a wrong size will not fit the hold-down.
If you use a memory saver, plug it in before removing the battery so radio and window settings stay saved.
Old batteries are hazardous waste, so take the core to an auto parts store for recycling instead of the bin.
Questions
Do I need to reset anything after changing the battery?
On most Equinox models the radio presets and clock may reset. Some trims need a window relearn, so run each window down and back up if it stops working.
Can I change the battery without a memory saver?
Yes. A memory saver only keeps settings like radio presets and learned idle values. The car will relearn on its own after a few drives.
How do I know which battery fits my Equinox?
Match the group size printed on the old battery label or check the parts listing for your model year and engine. The 1.5L and 2.0L versions may use different sizes.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
