2011 Chrysler 200 Battery Replacement

Here I am replacing the Battery on a 2011 Chrysler 200. The Battery on many of the Dodge and Chrysler Cars are located inside of the fender well.
Unfortunately, many Chrysler,Dodge Owners get upset when they find out that the Local Parts store will not change out these batteries for free like they do on do many other make and models. They simply do not have the resources to do so.

[@bleachguyver385]

Thanks for the video. My battery was dead today and I couldn't figure out where it was. That is the most ridiculous place to put it. Last Chrysler I ever buy.

[@michaelware4641]

Yeah mines too I kinda wanna trade mines in because of that reason

[@kenwattanakone8643]

Why would the engineers who designed this vehicle put the battery in a location that is NOT easily accessible?!!! Thanks you for making this video. It's very helpful.

[@MattCoddington]

Thank you for the very detailed demonstration of how to do this, and bless your heart for doing that battery replacement for free!

[@kevinm3395]

Just got a 2013 200 and have decided that when I take it in I'll have my mechanic check the battery. If it is oldish I'll replace rather than waiting to change it myself. Great video. Thank you.

[@josephKEOarthur]

Oh holy hell. I will NEVER NEVER suggest anyone to get a Chrysler 200 or any bottom battery installment ever.. (thanks for the video.. a crap load of time to replace a simple battery).

[@rozell365]

Great video, wish I could have you has my mechanic. U are a great man. Always try to help out single moms his will Because sometimes we forget how much a single mom really does struggle to keep her household going especially if she has kids great job great video God-bless you.

[@johngunter4057]

Good man sir helping people out.dont hear that much anymore

[@mpierceallable]

Changing my battery tomorrow. Probably do my front brakes at the same time. I think the brakes will be a piece of cake compared to the battery. This video was great help! Thank you!

[@rozell365]

And by the way I have a Chrysler 200 Sedan... Great job

[@Angelgurl1455]

OMG I wish you were my mechanic!! Dude you're awesome!!

[@mrbrew5707]

You are great ! That staff member of your honey is going to be very Happy ! You da ! Man ! Thankyou ! More of this needs to be done in US, CANADA, THE WORLD !

[@HelterSmelter]

Couldn’t ask for a better video. Thank you! It helped me out quite a bit today

[@kaohsiung99]

Great comments on Rural King batteries!!!

[@grxengine6188]

3:53. - "Woo! The brakes are hot!" THAT is the best line ever.LOL!!

[@youknoweverything7643]

I guarantee ypu she will appreciate it the free work. Im actually fixing this single moms car for her the other fay for free i had to replace her battery and starter both went bad at same time crazzy and she has a Chrysler 200 and i use red grease in soray can as well on all fender mounted battery vehicles and replace terminals if they are factory and look old and nasty as well. I jate working on Chryslers especially the 200 they are a pain in the butt the samtarter was a pain in the butt to replace as well

[@javezandtrey]

My kind of mechanic, good man

[@ohhbradley4460]

😂

[@jaredsnelson8853]

What size battery did you use? I used a coup size of 65, but it won’t go in all the way, should I go a size lower to coup size of 60?

[@ralfsautomotive]

65 as the will properly fasten.

[@zHazzz]

So you have to jack up the car to access the battery? (assuming you need to remove the tires)

[@ralfsautomotive]

Yes

[@DreMollet]

How much torque does a M6 needs?

[@ralfsautomotive]

Have a quick look at google there are tons of charts that will get you real close but consider the material that the fastener goes into. 70-90 in/lb

[@mar_hcz]

Tnks !!!

[@jasonnabors1231]

Who would design a car this way?

[@davidayarra3129]

europeans

[@thedruekefamilyadventures8890]

An A-hole lol

[@johnbreck1344]

very informative good job

[@glenpetree5660]

Good job

[@mackamoramechs]

great video thanks for the help

[@davephillips4508]

What’s a good price to have this done at shop if you buy your own battery

[@ralfsautomotive]

I would say you have to at least pay the shop hourly rate. As you can see it does not take that long.

[@playboy0869]

im sad cause i was able to take off my chrsyler 200 2011 battery but i nocticed one of the termals was broken and the nut its real rusted now i cant take it off any ideas? i tried wd 40. nothing

[@ralfsautomotive]

Rip it off and replace the clamp. that is common problem with that battery location.

[@playboy0869]

@@ralfsautomotive like you mean cut the wire ?

[@ralfsautomotive]

@@playboy0869 Whatever it takes to get the battery out. Careful messing about with the Positive (+) don't arc out! You can always get a replacement wire or Post Clamp at your local Auto Parts Store

[@playboy0869]

@@ralfsautomotive thanks for advice

[@charlesmiller9464]

You didn't put grease on the bolts..hold down....?.

[@ralfsautomotive]

I use fuid film on areas like that. I sometimes forget to mention and show it on camera.

[@THEBACONATOR20]

Weirdest battery location I've ever seen

[@grxengine6188]

Great lessons in this video.

[@leefrobinson8847]

What battery to get

[@ralfsautomotive]

I ask the customer what they want. Myself I always try to find one at Rural King or such. Personally I had good luck with them and at $49-89 I am not complaining.

[@leefrobinson8847]

So rural king ?

[@ralfsautomotive]

@@leefrobinson8847 I use them all the time

[@leefrobinson8847]

Ok thanks

[@dhmack]

My mother in law's battery died. According to the manual: "The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk." Searched, no battery. It's behind the right fender, right where this video shows it. Thanks Chrysler SMH...

[@enghaider8322]

Thats the bad design

[@DivineZinc]

What’s that cover for the battery on 1:05. Mine broke off and the rain messed up my battery I am trying to find what it’s called

[@ralfsautomotive]

That is just the fender liner you should be able to get one in a salvage yard, if not, the dealer(ouch).

[@FatChicken69]

Morons put battery there trying to rip ppl off during service. Hope they lose customers because of that reason. I would never buy a car with battery in that location