Replacing the Battery of the Dodge Journey

Dodge Journey Battery Replacement Guide

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Can’t start your Dodge Journey due to a dead battery? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the battery of your Dodge Journey.

What you will need

  • Dodge Journey  Group Size 26 Battery
    • 525 CCA Min
  • Lug Nut Wrench
  • Flathead Screwdriver
  • Car Jack
  • Jack Stand

How to change the battery on a Dodge Journey?

The battery on a Dodge Journey is mounted behind the front bumper on the driver’s side. Here is how you can change the battery on a Dodge Journey.

  1. Park your Dodge Journey on level ground and set the parking brakes.
  2. Break loose the lug nuts for the front left tire.
  3. Jack up the front left corner of the vehicle and secure it with jack stands.
  4. Remove the forward wheel well liner.dodge journey battery This will expose the battery behind the front bumper. dodge journey battery
  5. Disconnect the negative battery terminal using a 10mm wrench. negative terminal
  6. Disconnect the positive battery terminal using a 10mm wrench. positive battery terminal
  7. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the bracket on top of the battery.
  8. Use both hands to remove the battery from the battery holder. Note the battery is heavy.
  9. Install the new battery in reverse order.
  10. Connect the negative battery terminal last.

The battery on a Dodge Journey is located behind the front bumper and not in the engine bay.

The battery on a Dodge Journey is located behind the front bumper, on the driver’s side. You need not remove the bumper to change the battery on a Dodge Journey. Dodge Journey vehicles typically use a Group Size 26 battery with minimum cold-cranking amps of 525.

We hope you find the Dodge Journey Battery Replacement Guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Dodge Journey.

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  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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