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How can I remove my BMW battery?

I’ve been needing a new battery for a while now, and I finally found a friend who will install one for me for free. The only thing is they want me to remove the old battery beforehand. How do you take out a BMW battery?

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Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Handling
car maintenance
can sometimes be a hassle that is better left to more experienced hands. However, taking the battery out of a vehicle is actually pretty easy!
To remove a BMW battery, just follow these steps:
  1. Turn your vehicle off completely and remove the key from the ignition.
  2. Locate your battery. It should be below the upholstery at the bottom of your trunk.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal with a 10-mm socket wrench and set it aside. Be sure to keep it away from any metal or other cables.
  4. Disconnect the positive terminal and place it aside.
  5. Lift the old battery out of its housing.
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