Section 106 (Battery System): Battery: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge SX, 2005 Dodge SRT-4, and 2005 Dodge Neon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When replacing battery, the thermal guard MUST be transferred to the new battery. Refer to Battery Thermal Guard Removal and Installation in this article.
- Install battery in vehicle making sure that the thermal guard is present and battery is properly positioned on battery tray.
- Install battery hold down clamp, making sure that it is properly positioned on battery.
- Connect battery cable clamps to battery posts and making sure top of clamp is flush or below with top of post. See Figure. Install battery positive cable first.
- Tighten clamp nuts securely.