Owners of other Kia and Hyundai vehicles such as the Optima, Forte, Cadenza, K900, Rio, Sorento, Sedona, Soul, Elantra, Veloster, Sonata, Azera, Tucson, Santa Fe, Genesis and Equus may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A few compatible replacement "Group Size 124R" 12V car batteries with their part numbers include the following: EverStart MAXX-124R, AutoCraft Gold 24FH, NAPA Legend BAT 75124R, and Super Start Premium 124R72.

The tools needed to complete this procedure include a 10mm socket, a 1/4" drive ratchet, a 12mm socket, a 6" extension bar and a 3/8" drive ratchet.

First loosen the negative terminal by turning the nut counterclockwise with a 10mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench.

Pull the negative terminal off the "-" battery post, wrap it in a towel or a rag and tuck it away on the side of the battery to help prevent accidental contact.

Then flip open the plastic cover on the "+" positive terminal.

Loosen the 10mm bolt on the positive battery terminal in the counterclockwise direction.

Attach the 12mm socket to a six inch extension bar and a 3/8" drive ratcheting wrench.

Loosen the battery hold down clamp by turning the 12mm bolt counterclockwise a few turns.

You do not need to completely remove the bolt in order to lift out the old 12V battery.

Carefully lift the old 12V battery out of the engine bay and gently set it down on the ground.

The OEM 12 volt battery in this 2014 Kia Sportage is a Rocket brand part number CMF68L-BCI.

Lower the new 12V battery in to the engine bay with the positive "+" battery post on the left (passenger side) and the "-" negative terminal situated on the right (driver) side.

Place the metal battery hold down bar over the lower front edge of the new battery and secure it by tightening the 12mm bolt in the clockwise direction until it is snug. Make sure that the battery can not be moved around the tray.

Do not over tighten the battery hold down clamp bolt to prevent from damaging the battery which may lead to an acid leak.

If you've had problems with corrosion build up on the battery posts, consider installing some felt anti-corrosion washers.

Push the positive terminal on to the "+" battery post which should be on the left side of the new battery.

Tighten the 10mm nut on the positive terminal in the clockwise direction until it is snug.

Try to avoid over tightening the terminal nut to prevent from damaging the battery post.

Push the negative terminal on to the "-" post on the right side of the new battery.

Tighten the 10mm nut on the negative terminal in the clockwise direction.

Test the new 12 volt car battery by starting the engine and turning on the headlights.

Be sure to set the time on the clock and program your favorite radio station presets before driving.

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