Changing the battery on Dacia Logan 1.4mpi

the negative terminal is on the right when standing in front of the car

It is represented by the symbol - , the associated color is often black

the positive terminal is on the left when standing in front of the car

it is represented by the symbol +, the associated color is often red

Do not reverse the polarities under any circumstances, as this could cause significant damage (starter, alternator, engine harness, computers, etc.).

unscrew the nut of the negative terminal using a 10mm wrench

remove the pod

and put it well away

We always start with the negative terminal.

unscrew the nut of the positive terminal using an 8mm wrench

remove the pod

and put it well away

unscrew the battery mounting bracket using a 13mm wrench

You can use a ratchet, an extension and a 13mm socket but a simple 13mm socket wrench will suffice.

remove the fixing tab

remove the battery, taking care to keep it straight

The Dacia Logan 1.4mpi requires a battery for a L01 type tray and a B13 type mounting flange. It is best to call a professional if in doubt. That said, before reassembling, we will check the following things:

compare the size: this is, with the tension, the most important element (especially the width in fact)

compare the orientation of the terminals (there are inverted +)

compare values. you need to know what you are talking about:

12V is the battery voltage, the new battery should be MANDATORY and 12 volts

60Ah is the battery capacity

480A is the starting current, the energy supplied by the battery which will activate the starter

It is unlikely that your new battery will have the same values as the old one. This is not a problem. As long as the voltage is 12 volts and the other values are not too far off, no problem.

introduce the new battery, taking care to hold it straight and orient it correctly (negative terminal to the right)

you will have to insert the edge of the battery into the two lugs of the battery tray

check that the battery is fully seated

position the locking tab

and screw using a 13mm socket wrench

put in place the positive terminal and tighten using the 8mm wrench

Of course, the caps on the terminals will have been removed if there were any.

put in place the negative terminal and tighten using the 10mm wrench

start the car and check that everything works

you will need to set the time and unlock the car radio if it is the original one

Several solutions are available to you

you can take the battery to the recycling center

you can take the battery to a recycling center that will give you a sum in exchange

you can have the old battery taken back when you buy the new one