2013 Toyota Corolla Battery Replacement (Car)
Complete guide to 2013 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. 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:
Pop the hood and remove the black plastic cover over the engine.
There is nothing to unscrew, or unlatch, and the cover should lift off. Once removed, the top of the engine will look like the third picture
Step 2:
Unplug the ignition coil you wish to replace. The coils are numbered one though four, left to right.
***Do not unscrew the bolt on the ignition coil before this step.*** It makes the electrical plug more difficult to remove
Step 3:
Unscrew the bolt of the coil that needs to be replaced.
Be sure to put the bolt in a place you will not lose it!
Step 4:
Pull the coil straight up and out. It should come off of the spark plug with little resistance.
Step 5:
Apply a pea-sized amount of grease to the new ignition coil. It should be all around the rubber tip around the bottom.
While not required, this step will make any future replacements much easier.
Step 6:
When inserting the new ignition coil, press down lightly to ensure it is completely in place.
Re-plugging in the ignition coil, and re-screw it in. This can be preformed in either order.
Repeat steps three through five as necessary for the other three ignition coils.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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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 Toyota Corolla instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 5985 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new 2013 Toyota Corolla generates 6000 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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