Owners of other Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat and RAM vehicles such as the Compass, Renegade, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Patriot, 500, Town & Country, 200, 300, Pacifica, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Journey, Grand Caravan, RAM 1500, C/V Tradesman and ProMaster Van may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A few compatible replacement "Group Size" 48 or H6 batteries with their part numbers are as follows: ACDelco 48AGM, Bosch S6585B S6 and EverStart MAXX-H6 (Walmart).

The tools required to remove and replace the battery include a 10mm socket, an extension bar and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

The 12V battery is located on the driver side of the engine bay in front of the fuse box and behind the windshield washer fluid filler tube.

Loosen the nut on the negative "-" terminal by turning it counterclockwise with a 10mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

Pull the negative terminal off the "-" battery post.

Cover the terminal with a small towel and tuck it away on the right side of the battery to help prevent accidental electrical contact.

Then loosen the 10mm nut on the positive "+" terminal by turning it counterclockwise.

Pull the fabric battery cover or "heat shield" off the top of the battery and set it aside in a safe place.

Attach the 10mm socket to a 6" or longer extension bar and the ratchet.

Loosen the battery hold down clamp bolt by turning it counterclockwise until it can be removed.

Remove the plastic battery hold down clamp an set it aside with the bolt.

Raise the plastic handle on the OEM battery and lift it out of the engine bay.

Try to avoid dropping or tipping over the old battery to prevent from having acid leak out.

Be sure to take the old battery with you to the auto parts store or Walmart to avoid having to pay a "core", "disposal" or "recycling" fee. The retailer will also have the old battery properly recycled.

If you can wait a few days for delivery, I recommend buying the ACDelco 48AGM battery since it has excellent reviews on Amazon.

Clean off any debris from the plastic battery tray so that the new battery will rest evenly on it.

Lower the plastic battery hold down block on to the front lower edge of the tray.

Re-insert the long 10mm bolt and spin it in a few turns by hand to prevent it from becoming cross threaded.

Double check that the new battery can't be moved, rocked or slid around on the tray. If the new battery can be moved, tighten the 10mm bolt an extra turn or two.

Lower the heat shield cover on to the new battery.

Push the positive terminal on to the "+" battery post.

Tighten the 10mm nut in the clockwise direction until it is snug.

Try to avoid over tightening the terminal nut to prevent from damaging the battery post which could lead to an acid leak.

To test the new 12 volt battery, start the engine and turn on the headlights.

Please remember to adjust the time on the clock and program your favorite radio station presets before you start driving.

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