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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER1999CIRRUS L4-2.4L VIN XREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERY REPLACEMENT
1999 Chrysler Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN X
Battery Replacement
1999 Chrysler Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN XSECTION Battery Replacement
REMOVAL
Battery is accessible without removing the tire and wheel.
1. 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.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower.
3. Turn steering wheel to the full left position.
4. Twist the four plastic screws one quarter turn to release shield.
5. Remove shield.
6. Disconnect battery blanket heater cord, if equipped.
7. Remove battery negative cable followed by the battery positive cable.
8. Remove bolt attaching the battery strap to the battery hold down bracket. Remove hold down bracket bolt.
9. Slide battery to rear of tray and lift over lip. Use care not to tip battery so that the acid will not spill out.
10. Remove battery.
11. Remove battery blanket heater if equipped.
INSTALLATION
- For installation, reverse the above procedures. Tighten battery cables to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.) torque.
Battery Location:
Battery is accessible without removing the tire and wheel.
1. 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.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower.
3. Turn steering wheel to the full left position.
4. Twist the four plastic screws one quarter turn to release shield.
5. Remove shield.
Battery Blanket Heater:
6. Disconnect battery blanket heater cord, if equipped.
7. Remove battery negative cable followed by the battery positive cable.
8. Remove bolt attaching the battery strap to the battery hold down bracket. Remove hold down bracket bolt.
9. Slide battery to rear of tray and lift over lip. Use care not to tip battery so that the acid will not spill out.
10. Remove battery.
11. Remove battery blanket heater if equipped.
INSTALLATION
- For installation, reverse the above procedures. Tighten battery cables to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.) torque.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.