How to Change a Battery in a 2003 Chevy Venture Van

Auto batteries, after time and extended use, can lose their capability of holding a charge. In order to keep your 2003 Chevy Venture safe and reliable, you must replace a bad battery immediately after it begins to fail. Battery replacement is a simple task that requires a few basic tools and 5 to 10 minutes of time.

• 1

  Park your Chevy on an open, flat surface and turn off the ignition.

• 2

  Open the hood and secure it with the lock bar.

• 3

  Remove the black and red plastic covers from the battery terminals, if applicable. The covers pop off when lifted.

• 4

  Remove the mounting bolts on both the positive and negative terminal connections using a crescent wrench.

• 5

  Slide the terminals off the battery posts.

• 6

  Lift the old battery out of its housing.

• 7

  Slide a new auto battery into place in the housing.

• 8

  Replace the positive, then negative terminals on the appropriate battery post. Make sure you match up the red (positive) and black (negative). Replace the mounting bolts on both terminals with a crescent wrench.

• 9

  Place the plastic covers back on the terminals and close the vehicle's hood.