Battery System: Battery: Installation: Battery

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Battery - Turbo Gasoline Engine Only

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CAUTION: Vehicles equipped with the turbocharged engine use a unique battery hold down. If the replacement battery is not identical, in size to the original, it may be necessary to use non-corrosive spacers on top of the hold down retainer to properly secure the battery in the battery tray.

When replacing battery, the thermal guard MUST be transferred to the new battery (if equipped).

Install battery in vehicle making sure that the thermal guard (if equipped) is present and battery is properly positioned on battery tray.
Install battery hold down hardware (1), (2), (3) and (4) making sure that it is properly positioned on battery. Torque clamp to 12.5 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
Install battery cables on battery posts. Install battery positive cable first.
Torque clamp nuts to 12.5 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
Install air cleaner housing. Refer to HOUSING-AIR CLEANER .
Close hood.
Verify proper vehicle operation.

WARNING: Do not use a conventional lead-acid battery in place of the factory equipped spiral-plate battery. Failure to install a sealed spiral-plate battery could result in acid being released inside the passenger compartment and personal injury.

Fig 1: Measuring Circumference of Replacement Battery

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Fig 2: Diesel Battery with 75 cm Circumference Installed

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1 - Spacer

CAUTION: The battery must be securely fastened in the battery tray. Some Spiral-Plate batteries may be slightly different in size, if compared to the original factory installed battery. Measure the circumference of the replacement battery with a flexible tape measure as shown. The use of a spacer (1) may be necessary to properly secure the battery and prevent over tightening.

Fig 3: Correct Battery Positive Cable Orientation

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WARNING: The positive battery cable (2) must be correctly positioned on the battery post. Failure to install the cable correctly could result in serious personal injury or vehicle damage.

Position the battery (3) in the vehicle.
Connect the battery positive cable (2).

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Battery Temperature Sensor
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Lift the battery hold down strap and slide the battery in its tray far enough to install the battery temperature sensor. Install the battery temperature sensor.

Fig 5: Diesel Battery with 73 cm Circumference Installed
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Slide the battery all the way into its tray and install the bolt. Torque to 40.5 N.m (30 ft. lbs.). Make certain the battery is securely held in place, you should not be able to move the battery in any direction using normal hand force.
WARNING: Be certain to properly connect the battery vent system. Failure to do so could result in explosive/caustic fumes being released inside the vehicles passenger compartment. Replace any part of the vent system if it shows any signs of wear, cracking, collapsing, puncture or any other form of imperfection.
Clip the vent tubing assembly (3) on the battery hold down strap (5).
Connect the vent tube assembly (3) to the battery casing (2).
Connect the battery negative cable.
Install the seat front trim panel.
Install the two screws in the seat front trim panel.
Close the passenger door.
Verify proper vehicle operation.