Dodge Repair: 2004 Dodge Durango Hemi (5.7) Battery Removal and replacement, 2004 dodge durango, dodge durango

Question
How do you remove an old battery from the 2004 Durango model.  I need to replace the battery. It is bolted in pretty good.

Answer
REMOVAL




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 (2) to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
Loosen the battery positive cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.
Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller (2) to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.




Remove the battery cables from the battery.




Remove the battery thermal guard (1).




Remove the battery hold down bolt (1) and battery hold down (2) from the battery.




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.

Remove the battery from the battery tray.