Biceps

Quick question for you guys. Had to disconnect my battery and now I'm going to reconnect it.

Do I attached the positive (+) cable FIRST, then the negative?

Or do I do the negative (-) cable first, then the positive?

Thanks guys. Couldn't find this info in the owner's manual.

ABQstang89

I usually just disconnect the positive side and leave the negative connected.

7 UP Mustang

I always reconnect the + cable first then if my wrench slips to the chassis someplace I do not get a short circuit. Reconnect the - cable last and if that accidentally shorts to the frame of the car with the wrench slipping, nothing will happen.

157dB

Wrong.
Wrench could touch chassis and short battery causing a real bad acid explosion...
Positive first, negitive last when re-connecting battery.
Oppisite when removing battery.
And no jewelry such as rings, please.
They get awful hot when they short the battery terminals...

MOOK3456

ryon

This for sure
The other method will land you trouble

2005Redfire6

+1, Lol I was thinking the same.




I do negative when just disconnecting.

ABQstang89

haha sorry guys. Simply stating how I usually do it. I'll be sure to switch up the arrangement next time. I usually throw a cap on the battery terminal though, any points for that haha

Red Beast

just try making a little rule/joke to remember it buy. i did... i dont want to write it on the forum though so il just leave you to your own imagination...

Biceps

Hey, thanks everyone.

After a bit of research, I found the proper way to do this is...

When Disconnecting....negative first, then positive.

When reconnecting....positive first, then negative.