Removal - Gasoline Engine

WARNING:

TO PROTECT THE HANDS FROM BATTERY ACID, A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES, NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE, SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY. SAFETY GLASSES ALSO SHOULD BE WORN.

Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and all accessories are OFF.
Open hood.
Remove the air cleaner housing (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL) for 1.6L engine or (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL) for 2.4L engine .
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable then the positive cable.
Loosen bolt and retainer that holds the battery down to the tray. See Fig 1 or Fig 2.

Lift battery out of battery tray and remove from vehicle.

Fig 1: Battery Remove/Install - Gasoline Engine Only

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Fig 2: Battery Remove/Install - Turbo Gasoline Engine Only

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - HOLD DOWN ROD

2 - HOLD DOWN RETAINER

3 - NON CORROSIVE SPACERS FOR SERVICE BATTERY

4 - BOLT

Remove thermal guard (if equipped) from battery.