How Do You Replace A Battery Cable On A Mercury Tracer?
Damaged battery cables can be very unsafe, and changing them right away is important. The battery cables on the Mercury Sable perform several functions. The positive cable carries electricity from the battery to the starter, allowing you to start the engine. The negative battery cable, meanwhile, provides the ground to complete the electrical circuit. Replacement cables are available in many different lengths with many different ends on them. You can purchase direct fit replacements as well and they are available at most auto parts stores or from a dealer. Locate the battery cable at the battery that needs replacing. Remove both cable from the battery with a wrench, starting with the negative cable first. Trace the path of the battery cable from the battery to the opposite end of the cable. If it is the negative cable, it will end on the engine block or frame. If it is the positive cable, it will end at the starter. Disconnect the cable at its end with a wrench and remove it from the c