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How to replace the battery in an Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

Model: Vauxhall Zafira Zafira C, MK 3 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Battery

In this video, we will see how to replace the battery of the Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, which corresponds to version C, produced between 2011 and 2019: we start by disconnecting the negative terminal, then we remove the safety bracket, removing the 10mm bolt that secures it; then we also disconnect the positive terminal, which is covered by a plastic protection, as it also contains terminals; we remove the fixing bracket and lift the battery with its handle. We place the new one in its place, put back the bracket, the positive terminal plate, the transverse fixing bracket and finally reconnect the negative terminal. Operation completed.

Posted on 18 August 2025 by ScegliAuto

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