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Battery System: Removal & Installation Dodge Challenger III

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REMOVAL

WARNINGA SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY.
WARNINGREMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY TO AVOID INJURY BY ACCIDENTAL ARCING OF BATTERY CURRENT.

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  1. Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and all accessories are turned OFF.
  2. Remove the rear compartment floor, trim panel to gain access to the battery.
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable (2) from the battery terminal.
  4. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery terminal.
  5. Unlatch the battery retention strap (4). 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.
  6. Gently disconnect the battery vent tube from the battery nipple.
  7. Remove the battery hold down clamp and remove the battery from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

WARNINGA SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY.
WARNINGREMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY TO AVOID INJURY BY ACCIDENTAL ARCING OF BATTERY CURRENT.

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  1. Position the battery in the battery tray.
  2. Install the battery hold down clamp and bolt. Torque the bolt to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.). CAUTION: Use care when connecting the battery vent tube to the battery. The vent tube nipple is made of plastic and is easily damaged if not connected properly.
  3. Gently connect the battery vent tube to the battery nipple.
  4. Latch the battery retention strap (4).
  5. Connect the battery positive cable (1).
  6. Connect the battery negative cable (2). Follow the battery reconnection procedure. See «Electrical - Engine Systems/Battery System - Standard Procedure»(ref-353996-S00099707922010011300000) .
  7. Install the rear compartment floor trim panel.
  1. Verify that the ignition switch and all accessories are OFF.
  2. Remove the rear compartment floor, trim panel to gain access to the battery.
  3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  4. Remove the bolt from the battery holddown and remove the holddown.
  1. Install the battery holddown clamp and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
  2. Connect the battery negative cable. Follow the battery reconnection procedure. See «Electrical - Engine Systems/Battery System - Standard Procedure»(ref-353996-S00099707922010011300000)
  3. Install the rear compartment floor trim panel.

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  1. Remove the battery. See «Electrical - Engine Systems/Battery System/BATTERY - Removal»(ref-353996-S34942732592010011300000) .
  2. Using a small flat bladed tool, gently release the two mounting tabs that secure the Power Distribution Center (PDC) to the battery tray. Position the PDC aside.
  3. Remove the battery tray mounting fasteners and remove the battery tray from the vehicle.
  1. Position the battery tray in the vehicle and install the mounting fasteners.
  2. Position the Power Distribution Center (PDC) onto the battery tray mounting tabs. Gently apply downward pressure on the PDC until it snaps into place.
  3. Install the battery. See «Electrical - Engine Systems/Battery System/BATTERY - Installation»(ref-353996-S12916702032010011300000) .

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