2011-2013 Scion tC Car Battery Replacement

Begin by opening the hood of the car and locating the battery on the front of the driver side in the engine compartment

Using a socket wrench, loosen the 2 (5/16 inch) nuts on the top of the battery support bracket

Remove the bracket by lifting up

After removing the bracket, locate the supporting rod behind the battery

The rod is hooked on a hole in the metal behind the battery. Unhook the rod and remove it

Start with the negative terminal of the battery

Loosen the nut on the negative terminal with a 10mm socket wrench

Remove the wire by slightly twisting and pulling up

Remove the cap from the positive terminal of the battery

Using a 10mm socket wrench, loosen the nut on the positive terminal

Remove the wire from the positive terminal by slightly twisting and pulling up

Remove the battery by lifting it out of the engine compartment