Chrysler Concorde 2004 Service Manual page 1639

LH
BATTERY CABLES (Continued)
(4) Connect the voltmeter to measure between the
battery negative cable terminal clamp and a good
clean ground on the engine block (Fig. 9). Rotate and
hold the ignition switch in the Start position.
Observe the voltmeter. If the reading is above 0.2
volt, clean and tighten the battery negative cable
eyelet terminal connection to the engine block.
Repeat the test. If the reading is still above 0.2 volt,
replace the faulty battery negative cable.
Fig. 9 Test Ground Circuit Resistance - Typical
1 - VOLTMETER
2 - BATTERY
3 - ENGINE GROUND
REMOVAL
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be
certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the remote battery neg-
ative cable terminal.
(3) Remove the battery from the vehicle. Refer to
the procedure in this group.
(4) One at a time, trace the battery cable retaining
pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cables
are free from the vehicle.
(5) Remove the battery cables from the engine
compartment.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the battery cables in the engine com-
partment.
(2) One at a time, install the battery cable retain-
ing pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the
cables are installed exactly where they were in the
vehicle.
(3) Install the battery in the vehicle. Refer to the
procedure in this group.
(4) Connect the remote battery negative cable ter-
minal.
BATTERY TRAY
DESCRIPTION
The battery is placed in a steel tray located in the
right front corner of the vehicle. The battery tray is
permanently attached to the front end sheet metal
and cannot be removed from the vehicle. Refer to
Charging System for information on the battery tem-
perature sensor. Refer to Battery Hold down for more
information on hold down hardware.
OPERATION
The battery tray provides a secure mounting loca-
tion and supports the battery. On some vehicles, the
battery tray also provides the anchor point/s for the
battery holddown hardware. The battery tray and
the battery holddown hardware combine to secure
and stabilize the battery in the engine compartment,
which prevents battery movement during vehicle
operation. Unrestrained battery movement during
vehicle operation could result in damage to the vehi-
cle, the battery, or both.
BATTERY HEATER BLANKET
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 10 LH Heater Blanket
A heater blanket (Fig. 10) is used to improve the
battery cold-start ability. This blanket operates on
110 volt AC current and is used with Alaska and
Canada cold weather packages.
BATTERY SYSTEM 8F - 15