Section 88 (Battery System): Battery: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Avenger and 2009 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

To protect the hands from battery acid, a suitable pair of heavy duty rubber gloves should be worn when removing or servicing a battery. Safety glasses also should be worn.

WARNING: Remove metallic jewelry to avoid injury by accidental arcing of battery current.

CAUTION: The negative battery cable remote terminal (2) must be disconnected and isolated from the remote battery post (1) prior to service of the vehicle electrical systems. The negative battery cable remote terminal can be isolated by using the supplied isolation hole (3) in the terminal casing.

Fig 1: Battery

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Install the battery (1) into the battery tray (2).

Fig 2: Battery & Pinch Clamps
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Install the battery terminal pinch clamps (1, 2) onto the battery posts.
Tighten the pinch clamp nut to 17.5 N.m (13 in. lbs.)

Fig 3: Battery, Bracket & Nut
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Position back the battery hold down bracket (3) and install the bracket nut (1).
Tighten the pinch clamp nut to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.)

Fig 4: Push Pins & Splash Shield
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Install the left front wheelhouse splash shield (2) and push pins (1). Refer to Body/Exterior/SHIELD, Splash - Installation .

Fig 5: Tire & Wheel Mounting
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Install the left front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tires and Wheels - Removal .

Fig 6: Identifying Battery Cables & Terminals
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Install the negative battery cable remote terminal onto the remote battery post.
Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (9.5 in. lbs.)