2013 Kia Forte Battery Replacement (Car)
Complete guide to 2013 Kia Forte battery replacement (car). Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Battery Replacement (Car) is one of the most common repairs for 2013 Kia Forte. This repair involves replacing the damaged electrical component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min and requires easy skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement electrical part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Open trunk. Most 2013 models do not have a trunk button on the remote. In order to open trunk, hold down unlock button.
Step 2:
Remove the three trunk mats, shown in order.
The bottom, hard plastic mat serves as a surface to lay on, if need, whilst changing tire.
Step 3:
Spare tire and tools needed to change tire are located under the trunk mats.
The jack and lug wrench are placed in a styrofoam container on top of the spare tire.
Step 4:
Turning counterclockwise, unscrew and remove plastic place holder in center of spare tire.
Step 5:
Loosen lug nuts turning counterclockwise, one turn each.
Do not loosen lug nuts by circling the tire. Loosen them first in the 1, 3 and 5 positions (shown in red circles; the '1' position pointing north). After loosening the 1, 3 and 5 positions, loosen 2 and 4.
Do not completely remove ANY lug nuts until tire is raised from ground.
Step 6:
Place jack under jack plate, under appropriate tire.
Jack plates are welded to frame with two tabs and raised dots to indicate index with jack.
Step 7:
Insert jack hook into loop on jack.
Insert end of jack hook into lug wrench.
To raise vehicle turn the lug wrench, attached to jack hook, clockwise. Turn until tire is one inch (approximately 30mm) off ground.
Step 8:
Once tire is elevated, remove lug nuts by hand.
Be aware that the tire will shift as lug nuts are removed.
After removing lug nuts, carefully take tire off of frame.
Step 9:
Place spare tire onto frame.
Hand tighten lug nuts (the 1, 3 and 5 positions first) until secure.
Step 10:
Lower vehicle, turning jack counterclockwise, until tire touches ground.
Tighten lug nuts (again, beginning with the 1, 3 and 5 positions) with lug wrench until secure.
Step 11:
Congratulations, your tire is changed!
NOTE: obey the speed limitations of your spare tire. Exceeding the recommended speed is dangerous and can damage the spare.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $60-$120)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($100-$200)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your 2013 Kia Forte instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 5685 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new 2013 Kia Forte generates 5700 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 15 kg of CO₂. That's a 100% reduction in carbon emissions!
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