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Battery, AGM: Installation: Installation

WARNING:

Wear a suitable pair of rubber gloves when removing a battery by hand. Safety glasses should also be worn. If the battery is cracked or leaking, the electrolyte can burn the skin and eyes.

Fig 1: Battery Hold Down Retainers & Battery Hold Down
GC0145870Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install the battery into the vehicle.
  2. Install the battery hold down (1) into position and install the battery hold down retainers (2).

    Tighten to 20 N.m (15 Ft. Lbs.).

    Fig 2: Battery Thermal Blanket
    GC0145942Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Install the battery thermal blanket.
    Fig 3: Negative Battery Cable
    GC0145484Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Negative battery terminal shown, positive terminal similar.

  4. Position back the positive battery cable (2) and connect to the battery (1).
  5. Position back the negative battery cable and connect to the battery.
    Fig 4: Battery Cover
    GC0145460Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Install the battery cover (1).
  7. Move the passenger seat back to its original position.