2004 Toyota Corolla REPLACING A BATTERY

Tiny
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  • 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 42,000 MILES
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
Saturday, July 18th, 2009 AT 9:44 AM

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Tiny
STEVEW84
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The problem is would have with rerouting wires is if you had the wrong battery.
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009 AT 6:44 PM
Tiny
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.
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009 AT 8:02 AM
Tiny
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.
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009 AT 11:40 AM
Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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I agree with Steve on this, the other possibility is you have a stereo system wired directly to battery?
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Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 7:53 AM

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