Battery replacement, do I need to disconnect the negative cable first?

NOCKSTER74

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2018 PEUGEOT PARTNER
1.6L
2WD
MANUAL
57,000 MILES

I need to change the battery. 100% of people say to disconnect negative terminal 1st, but this is impossible on Peugeot partner.

Monday, August 14th, 2023 AT 1:11 PM

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KEN L

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You can disconnect the positive side first but please make sure you don't touch anything with the tool against ground because you will have a direct short. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 10:07 AM

BRENDON S

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Hello NOCKSTER74,

This video should help as well. From what I can find your vehicle is designed to have the positive removed first. Then Install in reverse order. Looks like there are a couple of modules that will need to be moved to give you room to slide out the battery.

Here is the link to the video:
https://youtu.be/LENQdFY0DnI

Thank you,
Brendon

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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 10:19 AM

NOCKSTER74

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Yeah, I had previously watched video, it just unnerved me that everyone was taking neg terminal off 1st, but everything went okay. Thanks for your help.

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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 10:50 AM

BRENDON S

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Hello NOCKSTER74,

Awesome happy to hear it and I can understand, the last thing anyone wants is another issue.

But happy to help! Thank you for contacting us!

If you need anything else let us know or start a new question.

Have a great rest of your week!

Thank you,
Brendon

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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 12:12 PM