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2012-2021 Jeep Wrangler Battery Replacement

2012 jeep wrangler battery replacement
Is your Jeep Wrangler battery failing or already expired? In the following article we tell you step by step, with tips included and important topics to take into account, how you can remove and install a new battery in your car easily, quickly and safely. If you’d rather have a professional handle it, our mobile battery replacement service comes to you anywhere in the Davie area. Keep reading and learn! Verify that your Jeep model is on this list to perform the battery replacement:
  • Jeep Wrangler 2012
  • Jeep Wrangler 2013
  • Jeep Wrangler 2014
  • Jeep Wrangler 2015
  • Jeep Wrangler 2016
  • Jeep Wrangler 2017
  • Jeep Wrangler 2018
  • Jeep Wrangler 2019
  • Jeep Wrangler 2020
  • Jeep Wrangler 2021

Precautions to take into account

Warning: To Protect the hands from battery acid, a suitable pair of heavy duty rubber gloves should be worn when removing or servicing a battery. Safety glasses also should be worn.

Warning: Remove metallic jewelry to avoid injury by accidental arcing of battery current.

Warning: The battery negative and positive cable polarity are different from the gasoline equipped vehicles to the diesel engine equipped vehicles. Please note the location of the positive and negative cables prior to service of the battery or related components.

2012-2021 Jeep Wrangler Battery Removal

  1. Loosen the Pinch clamp bolt and disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable (8). 
  2. Loosen the pinch clamp bolt and disconnect the battery positive cable (4).
  3. On gasoline equipped vehicles, loosen bolt (2) and remove the retainer (1) that holds the battery (3) down to the tray (4).
  4. On diesel engine equipped vehicles, loosen the bolts (2 and 3) and remove the retaining bracket that holds the battery (4) down to the tray (5).
  5. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the termnal guard (if equipped) from the battery.
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Jeep Wrangler Battery Installation

  1. Install battery into vehicle making sure that the thermal guard (if equipped) is present and battery is properly positioned on battery tray.
    On diesel engine equipped vehicles, position the retaining bracket onto the battery (4) and install the bracket bolts (2 and 3). Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (62 in.lbs.)
  2. On gasoline engine equipped vehicles, install the battery hold down retainer (1) and bolt (2) making sure that it is properly positioned on battery (3). Tighten the hold down bolt to 7Nm (62 in. lbs).
  3. Connect the battery positive cable (4) and tighten the pinch clamp nut to 5 Nm (45 in lbs.).
  4. Connect the battery negative cable (8) and tighten the pinch clamp nut to 5 Nm (45 in lbs.).
  5. Verify proper vehicle operation.

Battery maintenance is essential for the proper functioning and useful life of your vehicle, which is why we give you some recommendations:

As soon as the battery dies, should I replace it?

Don’t put off looking into getting a new battery for your vehicle until the old one dies and can’t be jump-started; nevertheless, you should absolutely replace the battery before it dies. Its performance may seem slow, and you could be worried that something is wrong, but you might not be sure how to identify the problem on your own. After we do a complimentary battery test, we will be able to determine if a replacement battery is necessary for your vehicle. We will then be able to install the finest replacement car battery for your needs based on those results.

When should you change the battery in your car?

A car battery typically lasts between three and five years, however this can vary depending on a number of other factors:

  • Conditions caused by the elements
  • How much time spent behind the wheel
  • How good the battery is
  • Battery maintenance and cleaning should be a frequent part of your routine.
  • A rise in the power requirements of electronic devices used while driving, such as tablets, DVD players, smartphones, and power banks.

In what amount of time can a dead automobile battery be swapped out?

Installing a new battery for your vehicle might take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour or more, depending on the volume of customers and the workload in our auto services department. The entire process can be easy to execute following the instructions that we show you above in the article, however, we will always recommend the expertise of professionals in the field who can not only help you, but will also do quality work, ensuring the success and effectiveness of your Jeep Wrangler battery replacement. At AutoTech Mobile we have specialists in light mechanics and unique services on the market that offer you the best option in results and costs.

If you would rather skip the DIY route, our mobile battery replacement service comes to you anywhere in the Davie area. Call (954) 826-5523 and we will have your Wrangler back on the road in no time.

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