Dodge Repair: side mount battery change, plastic screws, battery blanket

Question
how do you change a side mount battery in a 97 dodge stratus? where is the battery? and then reconnect all the stuff that's on top of it.

Answer
BATTERY
REMOVAL
Battery is accessible without removing the tire and wheel.

Make sure ignition switch is in OFF UNLOCKED position and all accessories are OFF
WARNING: NEVER GET UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT SUPPORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS.

Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower Disconnect Battery Cable at Shock Tower
Turn steering wheel to the full left position.
Twist the four plastic screws one quarter turn to release shield.
Remove shield.
Disconnect battery blanket heater cord, if equipped Battery with Blanket Heater
Remove battery negative cable followed by the battery positive cable.
Remove bolt attaching the battery strap to the battery hold down bracket. Remove hold down bracket bolt.
Slide battery to rear of tray and lift over lip. Use care not to tip battery so that the acid will not spill out.
Remove battery.
Remove battery blanket heater if equipped Battery with Blanket Heater
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Tighten battery cables to 17 N·m (150 in. lbs.) torque.