Right procedure for battery removal & jump starting

[ktteoh]

folks, 2 separate questions:
1. when removing battery, which should i disconnect first: +ve or -ve cable? how about when attaching the battery?

2. when jump starting a car, which cable should be connected first?

[mamilapon]

folks, 2 separate questions:
1. when removing battery, which should i disconnect first: +ve or -ve cable? how about when attaching the battery?

2. when jump starting a car, which cable should be connected first?
comes off first and negative always goes on last
Q2. Connect +ive first negative last

[Paul in NZ]

some people also recomend that the headlights etc are on I think to act as a "sink" for voltage spikes when you connect and disconnect??

[whiskychaser]

If you remove your battery for charging be careful about locking your doors manually. You may not be able to open the again!

[adashio]

comes off first and negative always goes on last
Q2. Connect +ive first negative last

this is a question i wondered my self and had contradicting views on the internet. mine always sparks as i reconnect the negative with the hazard lights starting to flash....wierd.