Section 17 (Battery (Service Information)): Battery: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Chrysler 300 and 2019 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY.

WARNING:

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

NOTE:

If the vehicle is equipped with the 8HP45 transmission, the manual park release procedure must be used to place the vehicle in neutral with the engine off

Refer to SHIFTER, TRANSMISSION, STANDARD PROCEDURES .

Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and all accessories are turned OFF.
Remove the rear compartment floor, trim panel to gain access to the battery.
Disconnect the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) and cable from the negative battery post.
Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery terminal.
Unlatch the battery retention strap.

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CAUTION:
Use care when disconnecting the battery vent tube from the battery. The vent tube nipple is made of plastic and is easily damaged if not disconnected properly.
Gently disconnect the battery vent tube (1) from the battery nipple.

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Remove the bolt (1) from the battery holddown clamp (2) and remove the battery from the vehicle.