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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Lada Granta 1.6 8V 87 hp (2015): Battery Replacement

The first-generation Granta uses a standard car battery with a capacity of 55-60 Ah and a voltage of 12 V. Replacement takes 20-30 minutes, even for a beginner. You need to disconnect the terminals, remove the hold-down and lift out the battery.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 20-30 minutes Steps: 9 Tools: 10 mm and 13 mm wrenches, screwdriver (Phillips or flat), gloves

Part

  • 🔩 12 V 60 Ah battery (standard for the Granta), from brands such as Voltex, Varta, Exell or TAB. Choose by manufacturer and capacity

Step by step

9 steps
  1. Open the hood. The battery is on the left side of the engine bay (driver's side).
  2. Disconnect the negative terminal (black cable). Use a 13 mm wrench on the nut. Negative first, then positive. This is important for safety.
  3. Disconnect the positive terminal (red cable).
  4. Find the two bolts that secure the battery to its holder, on the left and right of the battery case. Loosen them with a 10 mm wrench.
  5. Carefully lift the battery straight up and out of the compartment. It weighs about 15-18 kg (33-40 lb), so be careful.
  6. Set the new battery in place and make sure it sits snugly in the holder.
  7. Tighten the hold-down bolts with a 10 mm wrench (torque 3-5 N·m (2.2-3.7 lb-ft). Do not overtighten, since the plastic can crack).
  8. Connect the positive terminal (red cable) first, then the negative terminal (black cable). Tighten the nuts evenly with a 13 mm wrench.
  9. Close the hood. Start the engine. It should start normally.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • — Always disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect it last. This prevents a short circuit. — Do not drop the battery. It contains electrolyte, and damage can cause chemical burns. — If the battery has been installed for a long time, check the terminals for white deposits (sulfation). Clean them with sandpaper for better contact. — After installing a new battery, some electronic modules (climate control, radio, clock) may need to be reset.