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How to Replace the Battery in a Mazda Tribute 2005

Replacing the battery in a 2005 Mazda Tribute is a fairly standardized procedure. However, it may be helpful to use a computer memory saver device on vehicles made after the 2000 model year. These devices often save the preset stations and clock time, and they prevent the cars computer from being reset during the battery replacement. The 2005 Tribute features two engine choices: a 2.3-liter, four-cylinder motor or a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine.

Instructions

1

Place the 9-volt battery (if applicable) into the computer memory saver, and plug it into the cigarette lighter or power source for the 2005 Mazda Tribute. There are different types of memory saver devices for cars, and instructions vary.

2

Turn off all power sources in the Tribute. Remove the key from the ignition. Open the hood.

3

Locate the battery. In the 2005 Tribute, the battery is in the front of the engine compartment directly behind the drivers side headlight.

4

Remove the nuts on the battery hold-down bracket located at the top of the Tributes battery by using the ratchet and a socket.

5

Loosen the negative terminal clamp with the ratchet and a socket. The negative battery terminal clamp has a black wire running to the clamp and either the letters "NEG" or a minus sign stamped on the battery housing near the clamp. Use the channel locks on the terminal clamp once its loosened to wiggle the clamp back and forth and remove the clamp from the battery post. Repeat the procedure for the red-wire positive terminal clamp.

6

Hoist the battery out of the engine compartment.

7

Clean the battery terminals with the battery terminal cleaner and wire honing brush to remove any corrosion on the clamps.

8

Insert the replacement battery into the tray. Align the posts with the appropriate side and clamp (negative post to negative cable and cl positive post to positive cable and clamp).

9

Connect the red-wire positive terminal clamp to the positive battery post first. Tighten the clamp with the ratchet and a socket. Repeat for the negative battery terminal clamp and post.

10

Spray the battery terminal clamps and post tops with battery corrosion protection solution.

11

Remove all tools from the engine compartment. Close the hood.

12

Unplug the computer memory saver from the power outlet. Disconnect the 9-volt battery from the memory saver (if applicable).

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