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Tiny
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I am not a mechanic and my battery cable terminals will not tighten they were broken when Tires were mounted and I need to replace them - is this something I can do myself? Please tell me how.
thanks R
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 8:13 AM

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Tiny
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Are you planning to replace the entire cable or just get replacement terminals?
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 8:24 AM
Tiny
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Which ever is easier - I can do either.
I assume replacing just the terminals would be easier but I can replace the entire cable if that's your opinion of the easier repair.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 9:46 AM
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Hi:
When you get the replacement terminal, you will see two bolts on the top of it. Loosten them. Next, cut the old terminals from the cables and strip aprox 1 inch if insulation from the end of the cable. Now slid the exposed wire under the clamp that you loostened on the replacement terminal. Tighten it and thats done.

Joe
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 9:52 AM
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How should I properly cut the cable wire? Is there a particular tool I should use other than a wire cutter?
Thanks, R
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 11:08 AM
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I would just use a good set of side cutters.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 11:48 AM
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Thank you very much for your information I'm going to go try it now.
Thanks, r
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 11:55 AM

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