Battery HOLDDOWN: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
- Loosen the battery negative cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
- Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
- Remove the two hold down bolts that secure the hold down strap/battery thermal guard unit to the U-nuts in the battery tray (Fig 1 ).
- Remove the hold down strap/battery thermal guard unit from the top of the battery case.