Dodge Grand
Caravan 12V Automotive Battery Replacement Guide
How to change a dead 12 volt car battery
in the engine bay of a 5th generation 2008 to 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan.
 2013 Grand Caravan Battery |
 "-" Negative Battery Terminal |
 Loosen 10mm Terminal Nut |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the 5th generation or "Generation V" (2008, 2009, 2010,
2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Dodge Grand Caravan in changing a dead
12V car battery in the engine bay. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or RAM vehicles such as the Avenger, 200, 300, Town & Country, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Journey, Patriot, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Compass, 1500, 2500, 3500, C/V Tradesman and ProMaster may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A few compatible replacement "Group Size" H7 or 94R 12 volt automotive batteries for the refreshed 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 model years with their part numbers include the following: EverStart MAXX-H7 (Walmart), Bosch Platinum 94R800BAGM, AutoCraft H7-AGM, ACDelco 94RAGM and Duralast H7-AGM. The 2008, 2009 and 2010 Grand Caravan model years typically use "Group Size 34" 12V batteries such as Bosch part number 34-770B. The tools needed to change the car battery include a 10mm socket with a 1/4" drive socket wrench, a 13mm socket with an extension bar and a 3/8" drive ratcheting wrench. |
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 Pull Off Negative Terminal |
 Wrap Terminal In Towel |
 Loosen "+" Terminal Nut |
| The first two steps
are to open the hood and then move to the right (driver) side of the engine
bay where the 12V automotive battery is located next to the "integrated
power module" (fuse box). First loosen the "-" negative battery terminal by turning it counterclockwise with the 10mm socket and 1/4" ratcheting wrench. Pull the negative terminal straight off the battery post, cover it with a small towel and tuck it away on the side of the battery to prevent accidental contact. Then loosen the "+" positive battery terminal by turning the 10mm counterclockwise. |
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 Pull Off Positive Terminal |
 Cover & Tuck On Side |
 13mm Bolt On Left Side |
| Pull the positive
terminal straight off the battery post, wrap it in a small rag and tuck it
away on the side of the battery to prevent accidental contact. The battery is held in place by a metal clamp located on the left bottom edge. |
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 Wrench & Extension Bar |
 Loosen 13mm Bolt |
 Remove Battery Shield |
| Attach the 13mm
socket to an extension bar and a 3/8" drive ratcheting wrench. Loosen the 13mm battery clamp bolt by turning it counterclockwise. Lift out the felt battery cover (A.K.A. "box" or "heat shield") and set it aside in a safe place. |
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 Lift Out Old Battery |
 OEM Part # 56029635AC |
 Clean Off Battery Tray |
| Pull the old
battery straight off the tray and out of the engine bay. Be sure to bring the old battery with you to the store when you buy a new one so that you can avoid paying a "core charge" or "disposal fee". The auto parts store or a big box retailer such as Walmart will have the old battery properly recycled. Clean off any debris on the plastic battery tray to ensure that the new battery will rest evenly in the engine bay. |
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 Lower In New 12V Battery |
 Replace Battery Cover |
 Tighten Battery Clamp Bolt |
| Lower a new Group
Size H7, 94R or
34 battery in to the engine bay with the "-" negative terminal near the
back and the "+" terminal closer to the front of the vehicle. Replace the battery heat shield cover. Tighten the 13mm battery clamp bolt in the clockwise direction. If you've had a problem with corrosion (blue or white powder) building up on the battery terminals or posts, consider installing some felt anti-corrosion washers over the battery posts. |
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 Push On Positive Terminal |
 Terminal On Battery Post |
 Tighten 10mm Nut |
| Push the positive terminal on to the "+" battery post first and tighten the 10mm nut in the clockwise direction. | ||
 Replace Negative Terminal |
 Tighten 10mm Clockwise |
 12V Battery Replaced |
| Then push the "-"
negative battery terminal on to the negative battery post and tighten the
10mm nut in the clockwise direction. Avoid over tightening the terminal nuts to prevent from damaging the battery posts. Test the new 12V battery by starting the engine and turning on the headlights. For more,
check out my other
Dodge Grand Caravan DIY Maintenance Guides. |
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