2004 Toyota Corolla REPLACING A BATTERY

2004 TOYOTA COROLLA
42,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AYBA
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My mechanic suggested a new battery. I went to Costco and read their manual.

Their manual stated to be careful about replacing some 2004 Toyota's batteries since it may require re-routing some wires.

Please advise

Thanks
Jul 18, 2009 at 2:44 AM
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STEVEW84
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The problem is would have with rerouting wires is if you had the wrong battery.
Jul 18, 2009 at 11:44 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Never heard that you had to re-route wires?

Disconnect negative cable first, then hold down, then positive, then battery.

4-5 years is usually the average life of a battery.
Jul 19, 2009 at 1:02 AM
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STEVEW84
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Why would you have to reroute wires for a new battery? The only reason I could see is if you had the wrong battery or if you were moving the battery.
Jul 19, 2009 at 4:40 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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I agree with Steve on this, the other possibility is you have a stereo system wired directly to battery?
Jul 20, 2009 at 12:53 AM
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