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How to change the battery in the Dacia Sandero MK2 1.0

Model: Dacia Sandero B8 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Part: Battery

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The procedure to replace the battery on the Sandero MK2 1.0 TCe is: open the bonnet, first loosen the negative terminal with a 10mm spanner, then the positive, then unscrew the fixing plate with a 13mm spanner and remove the old battery. Clean the terminals and install the new battery (ensure it is of the EFB type), secure it, reconnect the positive terminal first, then the negative.

After installation, start the vehicle and turn the steering wheel fully left to fully right to complete the steering angle sensor learning and eliminate any warning lights. Some owners report that the space for the battery in the Sandero MK2 is relatively tight; it is advisable to measure the dimensions of the old battery (especially the length, which could be 242mm) before purchasing to avoid the new one not fitting.


Posted on 27 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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