Dodge Repair: 05 Dodge Stratus battery, negative battery cable, fuse box


Question
After searching for the battery to charge my wife's car I finally noticed that they situated a couple terminals at the top of the engine housing. Now the big problem, how in the world do I get it out to replace it? It seems to be stuff between the wheel well and headlight, underneath the fuse box. Is there an easy way to do this or am I going to have to get under the car?

Answer
REMOVAL
The battery is accessible without removing the left front wheel and tire assembly..

Verify that the ignition switch and all accessories are OFF.
Turn the steering wheel to the full left position.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
WARNING: NEVER GET UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT SUPPORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS.

Remove battery splash shield. Refer to the Body section of the service manual for the procedure.
Disconnect the heater blanket cord, if equipped.
Remove the short bolt from the battery hold down and remove the hold down (Battery Location).
Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery.
Slide the battery toward rear of vehicle and lift out of the battery tray.
Remove battery from vehicle.