Battery terminal stuck, cannot remove battery?

2012 FORD FUSION
110,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CARROOK
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I have a Ford Motor Craft battery. I loosened the screw on the black negative terminal, but it won't come off...won't budge. I don't want to break it. I did put some WD-40 on it. It's been very cold (single digits) here in Wisconsin. I included a picture. What am I doing wrong?
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Jan 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Stick a flat-blade screwdriver in the slot, then twist it to spread the clamp open.
Jan 10, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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CARROOK
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That worked. Thank you so much.
Jan 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Happy you see you got it handled. Come back to see us next time.
Jan 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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