Dodge Repair: battery removal: 04 Durango, dodge durango slt, 2004 dodge durango

Question
QUESTION: Where is the battery hold down bolts located?  We are trying to change out the battery and are unable to locate them.

ANSWER: what is the year/make/model/body style of the vehicle?

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QUESTION: 2004 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7 Hemi

Answer
Hi Lori,
After removing the cable clamps (- post first, then + post), there originally was a box-like thermal cover shell which should lift right off, if still present. Once that is away, look along the lower edge of the side of the battery that faces the engine where you will see a single vertical bolt which holds down a long/thin metal clamp which fits into a groove in the lower edge of that side of the battery such as to retain the battery in place. Simply remove that single bolt and the clamp which has a hole for the bolt to secure it, and then the battery should be free to be lifted up and out of the engine compartment. There is just one bolt to remove, the other side of the battery is retained by an in-place groove that similarly mates to the battery. If you don't find the bolt/clamp then it may have been lost and in which case simply sliding the battery in the tray toward the engine should cause it to 'clear' the groove on the back side and then you should be able to lift it up.
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Thanks,
Roland