How to change the battery in a Buick Rendezvous

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Tools you will need...
- Socket wrench
- 8mm socket
- 10mm socket
- 13mm socket
- Socket wrench extension (about 6in will work)
Although I don't use any gloves in the video you may want to use them. Especially if the battery terminal is heavily corroded.
I have also replaced the battery the same way in a Pontiac Montana and I have heard that the Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Venture, Chevrolet Uplander, and Saturn Relay can have their battery replaced the same way..
Disclaimer: All products used in this video were purchased by me and all video content is my own and has been edited by me, Matthew Fox.
Note: Filmed using a Samsung WB250F, voice over recorded with a Yeti mic.

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10 сен 2024

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@olegtelushko 3 года назад

Many years after still this video is helping people out. Changed the battery today and I appreciate your effort! I wish gm would build better designed cars….

@raziel1013 5 лет назад

Thank you for posting this and listing the sockets used. This is a big help to someone like me, who fell for blinker fluid :)

@nadesico81 6 лет назад

This applies for the Chevy Venture and Uplander. What were the engineers at GM drinking when they thought it was a good idea to put the battery in a barely accessible place under the hood!

@abdullahshaik4784 3 года назад

I have a 2003 Buick Rendezvous, its nothing but problems and every thing started to fail one after another .

@Vanlifecrisis 3 года назад

They were toasting champagne while thinking of billable service hours.

@Raminakai 2 года назад

😱 it is so tight in there- not user friendly!

@ljd2551 9 лет назад

I want to thank you for the directions. Your video is well done. Easy to follow and understand. Who knew it could be such a pain in the butt to take out a car battery. Not the norm. Thanks again!

@johnpatmos1722 4 года назад

Frankly, whoever designed the battery placement should be drawn, quartered and then shot! Ridiculous!

@DuckSongFan 4 года назад

John Patmos agreed. I’m working on one at the moment and they’re such a pain in the ass to deal with

@Raminakai 2 года назад

I can’t get to the back bolt to loosen it-

@davefiliatreault2720 Год назад

Have to do mine today, was nervous about the bar on top but no big deal thanks for this man

@mikehaden6553 6 лет назад

Thanks for posting this. It was an excellent guide. When I opened the hood and saw where the battery was, I wondered how I was going to replace the battery. I was glad to find your video.

@unforgivingboy1 3 года назад

i took apart half of the car by the time i found this video. thank you!

@elmecanico4943 3 года назад

😂😂😂

@NatuREALista 5 лет назад

Thank you for this!!! So annoying with all these steps but you made it easy to understand! It’s a blizzard here in Michigan and my battery decided to die. Thanks!

@kylarinmay 5 лет назад

I'm right here with you. Gotta love Michigan 😑

@jimwallis2914 6 лет назад

Nice video! Very clear - initial feedback I had received is that fuse box had to be removed as well. I appreciate this demo

@RouelJones 6 лет назад

Perfect instructions!! Did it myself, it would have been a 30 minute job if I didn't need that damn extension 😒

@AndrewRemillard 7 лет назад

Thank-you very much. This is exactly what I needed. Still a tough job... for me... but with your help I knew what I had to do.

@thefrub 5 лет назад

Great video! My 2002 has a lot more plastic and cables in the way, making it a pain to turn the wrench. Also despite having 20 7mm and 9mm sockets floating around, I can't find a single 8mm in any kit ha ha ha

@brianbagnall3029 4 года назад

The third bolt on the support bar nearest to the windshield was completely frozen on my 2006 Rendezvous. I bought myself a breaker bar so I could apply enough torque to loosen it, but it ended up stripping the threads and now the bolt rotates endlessly. Now what? That is a very tight location and difficult to access. UPDATE: Turns out the bolt wasn't stripped! It was just VERY rusted and difficult to turn, and the bolt is quite long, so it was slow going with my breaker bar. After slowly turning it for 10 minutes it finally came out.

@gianfrancopuli5448 2 года назад

Lucky you I've snapped the head on mine, but whatever my car is a piece of crap, I'll keep using it till the engine falls off, I wonder thoug if it's actually a problem to drive without that bar

@ChrisArtsTube 7 лет назад

same year make and model! thanks this is exactly what I needed to find!!

@5argetech56 2 года назад

You also want to be sure to lubricate the battery terminals with Dielectric grease to protect the connection from corrosion.

@kyleb6108 8 лет назад

Thank you for the helpful video!

@the_g_fred 4 года назад

Thank you so much for posting this. This was very helpful.

@fleidinger 7 лет назад

thank you so much, just made my day off SO much easier

@darlingangel01380 4 года назад

Trying to change the battery on my 2002 Rendezvous, and I didnt know I could hate my car any more than I did before. I cant for the life of me unscrew the negative (and probably the positive) from the battery. Is there any tips and tricks on how to get the stubborn things to move?

@garym7824 5 лет назад

Nice video, very helpful.

@isaiahengle1316 4 года назад

Incredibly helpful, thank you

@tostoday 5 лет назад

Well done, was wondering best way to do this.

@joeepps2412 3 года назад

Thanks for the video!! Very helpful!!

@nayte1 Год назад

Well done video

@coinsagE46m3 Год назад

The socket to use on the brace bolts and battery tie-down is a 13mm, not 10mm.

@JeffreyMillswa6cej 2 года назад

I’m told the radio quits if the battery is disconnected, it thinks it was stolen?

@nettabeats8703 2 года назад

One of my bolts is too tight how do I know that I’m twisting it the right way

@Raminakai 2 года назад

I can’t seem to get to the back bolt to loosen ...ratchet set is limited.

@owendavidson605 6 лет назад

thankyou it was very clear it helped out a lot

@fxluevano 5 лет назад

Great job on video, clear ,easy, manageable directions. I just hope it's the battery. Car starts being jumped, I drove it for 10 miles with no problems. I parked it and tried turning it on but not a whimper from the engine. Just some electric whirs. Batt tested at 12 volts but from my understanding it can test ok at 12 volts but not have the amperage to turn over. So if the car starts only when jumped, doesn't die while driving, what else could it be? I'll update I guess, any pointers would be appreciated.

@kristinasocia9864 4 года назад

Thank you for this! What do you do if the bolt on the bottom is so rusted, it won't come off? I cant get mine off

@richporter8828 3 года назад

Did you manage to get it off? I’m having the same problem right now

@scottatlas7359 2 года назад

Maybe try to chisel off the head so you can remove the battery, then go about removing the stub....

@hurricanec1510 5 месяцев назад

Wd40

@jakunlimited4143 5 лет назад

The bolt with fhe rubber litterally keeps spinning and wont loosen up at all. Help

@dochojo9009 4 года назад

Had to drill the bolt out on mine. Stupid nut is just spinning along with the nut, it won't ever let go.

@fazapops 7 лет назад

Thanks for posting this.

@johnpatmos1722 4 года назад

The bolt clamping the battery turns but does not loosen. Is there a nut underneath?

@kristinasocia9864 4 года назад

I am having the same exact issue! Did you figure out how to get it off?

@johnpatmos1722 4 года назад

@@kristinasocia9864 The nut is embedded in the molding. It gets corroded and will not break. You may want to drown it in bolt breaker fluid. I did, but that still didn't work. I finally took my saws-all and cut it out. Done in two minutes. Doesn't seem real necessary to hold the battery in place.

@wrwatson39 5 лет назад

Hello Sir; Your video is very helpful to me and I have question on the removal of the battery, I'm trying to remove the bolt holding the battery in and it keeps turning but I can't get the battery out because it seems like the bolt is not loosening up, do you have any suggestions ? Thank You for your video and I have bookmarked it for future reference.

@dochojo9009 4 года назад

Same

@kristinasocia9864 4 года назад

Same

@dochojo9009 4 года назад

I had to drill that bolt out and order a new battery platform. What happens is the nut is under the platform and held in place by thin plastic, so the nut is just turning with the bolt while you're trying to get it out. Had to take the fuse box and the windshield wiper fluid reservoir out, and go really midevil on it, but it came out.

@kristinasocia9864 4 года назад

Oh no :'( i can't afford all that nonsense. And my battery needs replacing right now :'( we worked on it for over an hour

@dochojo9009 4 года назад

I'm really sorry :( I hope you can find another way to get it out. But if that bolt is just spinning and spinning and spinning, you'll have to drill it or take a saw to it. Either way, there's not enough room to do much of anything with that fuse box and reservoir in the way :(

@EmpoweredPercussion Год назад

Great video. I think ide rather pay someone for this work. 😂

@bude8234 9 лет назад

What year was the Rendezvous?

@FoxKnowHow 9 лет назад

2005

@stevebrighttheblackguitar653 6 лет назад

Thanks, nice video!

@luismoraes3063 8 лет назад

Thank you man!

@seanberry1765 6 лет назад

The bolt with the rubber is stuck and can't get the battery out.

@ethandaniels2162 6 лет назад

Sean Berry Same

@GrapeJuiceEmpire 5 лет назад

I'm having the same issue. No matter how much I unscrew it, the bolt and rubber don't budge.

@Rwd649 6 лет назад

The bolt and rubber part that holds the battery down will not come off. It was very difficult to break it loose to even start. Sprayed WD40 on it. Been at it for 30 minutes. Is there a trick to it? Nice video. Not sure why I'm posting since I need an answer right now. Thanks!

@ethandaniels2162 6 лет назад

Gary Pierce I’m having the same problem

@Rwd649 6 лет назад

Ethan Daniels well at least I'm not the only one, but sorry to hear that. I feel your pain. I have the same problem with our 2nd car. That bolt will not budge either. If I find a solution I will let you know. Good luck!

@moonfairy777 9 лет назад

I really needed to watch this video yesterday. when my sister and I had to change my battery. It was so cold -20 here in Michigan. But we managed to get it out and put the new one in. I had to get my son to finish it off. I guess i didn't connect the battery cables flush with the battery. cause it wouldnt start. But he got it. I did subscribe to your channel. Can you show me how to replace the little lights in the radio control buttons in the steering wheel.

@anthonyzed2058 8 лет назад

Will this work for the 2007 model?

@olegtelushko 3 года назад

They are practically the same. I just found a couple of bolts are different sizes.

@raymondparks8735 5 лет назад

He never showed how to get the bolt out

@kristinasocia9864 4 года назад

That's my issue too

@scottatlas7359 2 года назад

Good video, Rendezvous have some dumb overly complex bits

@TheDjpachanga 8 лет назад

thanks a lot

@brandonvela8226 8 лет назад

I was searching for my aztek but this is basically the same lol

@troylazarus4102 Год назад

Yikes, dude! Rubber medical gloves work wonders when you're touching terminals with corrosion on them. I've seen batteries with acidic film on them as well. Just a safety measure to bring up for people not accustomed to doing this sort of thing on the regular.