Section 274 (Battery System (Service Information) 1500): Battery: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Wear a suitable pair of rubber gloves (not the household type) 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.
- Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.
- Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
- Remove the battery thermal cover (1).
- Remove the battery hold down retaining bolt (2) and battery hold down (3).
- Remove the battery (4) from the battery tray.