2018 3.5 Considering battery replacement

[flymore]

Considering replacing the battery soon on my 2018 with 3.5L

The car isn't a driven daily. This causes premature battery failure.

 

Can I do this myself? Looks like reaching the negative terminal may be difficult but possible.

 

Is this just a unhook the old battery and hookup the new, like I've done with other cars?

 

Any hints, tips, suggestions like what battery to replace it with would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

[flymore]

Probably following this procedure, 

 

 

If I hook up a 12 volt power source to the cigarette lighter would that work to preserve my radio stations and destinations when I unhook my old battery?

[fishx65]

Make sure to check if your Edge's tray has room for a bigger battery.  Not sure about the newer Edges but the 11-14 could take the bigger battery even if they weren't originally equipped with it.  If I remember correctly, Edges with remote start already had the larger battery.

[omar302]

It has been confirmed in the forums that H6 & H7 batteries fit (Gen2). The battery tray has three holes for the bracket to allow to fit the different size batteries.

Edited November 28, 2022 by omar302

[Will2U]

I believe that the same sequence is used on the Edge.

[1004ron]

12 hours ago, omar302 said:

It has been confirmed in the forums that H6 & H7 batteries fit (Gen2). The battery tray has three holes for the bracket to allow to fit the different size batteries.

If going with a different size battery its best to reset the BMS using Forscan, selecting the size and type battery.

[flymore]

Not familiar with Forscan, is that a app? 

 

Where would I find it?

 

 

[flymore]

I found this method for BMS reset and will give it a try. Still interested in Forscan sounds like something I should have.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

 

 

[1004ron]

2 hours ago, flymore said:

Not familiar with Forscan, is that a app? 

 

Where would I find it?

Give  the forum search feature a try.