How To Replace Battery 98-04 Dodge Intrepid

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[@DL30Creations]

I had a 2002 Intrepid ES and when I changed my battery I went the extra mile and a few bucks to relocate the battery to the trunk like the classic AAR Cuda and T/A Challenger. About to buy another Intrepid and will do it again it is worth the extra time and money to never have an issue again.

[@upirons]

I just bought new headlights for a 2002 Intrepid (with only 20K original miles on it if you can believe that, the wife works from home so it sits a lot) and I bought the headlights from 1A Auto and sure enough they arrived today and I went to start the car to do that job and lo and behold the battery was dead. You saved me a tow by posting this video and I thank you for that. New battery and new headlights and the car looks and starts like new again. Thanks so much!!!

[@diamonddavegordon131]

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[@aaronluis11]

I remember some people used to remove the front wheel and remove the fender plastic to gain access tl the battery.

[@e40water12]

I just replaced the battery on 2001 intrepid. What I stupid design for this car. Thanks for the help on this battery change out.

[@Cherokee10g]

Just want to give you a thumbs up, you are much smarter than some of these guys that try to show others how this job is done, for sure I really like this vehicle, but boy what a dumb place to put a battery, I own a 2002 Intrepid, I give Dodge a thumbs up on the over-all design!

[@1AAuto]

Removing the battery can be a little tricky on some of these newer vehicles. Hope this helps you out.

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[@alexm.1171]

Kudos to you sir for providing such a clear & concise how-to video. Helped me a lot to remove & replace my car battery. Thanks!!!

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[@DeviceNak]

I had heard from another friend how difficult this was on these cars, but this was spot on and a lifesaver on my wifes 2000 300m! The battery was 13 years old & was still starting but was starting to sound a bit more difficult when turning over. Took the battery out & tested at 84 CCA. The guy couldn't believe it was still starting! Maybe it was worth the extra difficulty as Chrysler obviously figured something out in the placement! Also, I avoided "The Call" from a stranded wife! Thanks again!

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have a video that shows you how to remove the rear seat. There may be a couple of clips that hold it in place. You might be able to lift the bottom of the seat up and out to remove it, and the back may just slide up and out. Hope this helps you out.

[@bdub8972]

Thank you so much for this guide. Helped me to change the battery in my 02 Intrepid. It’s a bit more of a pain to change than the last couple of cars I’ve had. Liked and subbed

[@technocreator2054]

All was spot on...with this video...exactly as described!!! It still took me about 1 and a 1/2 hours to complete. The nuts to the bracket were tight and are not in the best spot to use a socket wrench. Also had to take time to wire brush the + and - hookups because they were corroded. This is the best time to do this, before you put back on the + and - wires.

[@hippa2dahoppa2]

wow thank you so much for this guide your a angel right now. woke up yesterday and my battery was dead on my concorde and im trying to figure out if i wanna change it here or get a jump and change it in a garage across town. this guide was great

[@spencer7593]

Thanks Mike! This video helped me. The video left out the steps that showed the cable clamp breaking when removed from the positive terminal of the battery, removing the broken clamp from the cable, and attaching the new clamp. When i reattached the negative cable to the post, I expected a spark, but I wasn't expecting the toot from the horn. Thanks again for a great video!

[@MrSolidstone]

I just replaced my battery, it took me half a saturday but and this video guilded me though the hole process. I'm doing all my repairs with this site

[@tompitt1775]

Exceptional video. Anybody else see that ziptie around the headlight when he was installing the battery?

[@wendellalireeves3516]

I must say,I thought that you weren't able to change the battery with out taking off the car tire..... interesting, but you've given me new hope, thanks you're fantastic!!!!!!!!!

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[@hippa2dahoppa2]

its actually the factory one that came with the car. my grandpa bought this car new, then passed it on to my dad and then he gave it to me and none of us ever changed the battery ever so its the original concorde battery. im not sure of the name brand i didnt have to pull it all the way out. were thinking this might be some sort of world record we were mechanics at a family landscaping shop before this and never had a battery last this long before

[@WayneBarronsVlog]

Thanks. Had to change out the battery in my son's, girlfriend's car. 99 Dodge Intrepid. Them things are a pain in the ass to work on. Last week, I replaced the Inner Tie Rod End, Bushing. Next week, Flushing the water through the system. Loads of fun.

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+My Vlog Thank you for the view. Intrepids are a tough vehicle to work on, and we have heard this complaint multiple times. We're glad to hear the vehicle is starting to become more and more complete for a better overall ride. Keep us updated with the progress you are making! 1aauto.com

[@Steven-yj7on]

my first time replacing a battery, this video helped me alot for my intrepid. now my car sounds beautiful when i start it. thanks alot

[@crzycax7316]

thank you so much for this video it really helped me im a mother of 2 girls and this video is a money saver thank you 😊

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That's the hose to the motor from the air filter box. You may want to connect it back up, so that your motor receives the proper amount of air.

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It may help to prolong the life of it. Since it's inside and out of the elements.

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You could try to spray it with PB Blaster to see if that frees it up for you.

[@Caper1Forever]

I just bought a used Intrepid I mostly like the functionality of the car but had trouble figuring out the battery I am not a handyman so can only do basic stuff the manual was not much help but the vid is excellent don't see why anyone would dislike the vid I appreciate your work I blame the Chrysler engineers for the design instead, however, I like having a tach and large instrument panel so I will trade off the battery issue for the those

[@biffarone]

Thank you so much. With your step by step visual demonstration I had no problem changing the battery myself. Also in the manual it says you're supposed to take the front tire off and go through the wheel well. I was dreading that. Your way makes more sense because even if I did go through the wheel well sure I could get to the battery but it would have been rough to get the battery cable s on and off. Thanks so much!

[@0swaldpwns]

it's almost as if the team of engineers designing the car forgot to allow for a battery and just stuck it in a random spot

[@TheTopazChannel]

Thank you so much!! I was able to take mine out (with a bit of effort) without taking the whole wheel off. Great vid. Easy to understand.

[@mrakirklin1]

i thought you have to take the tire off great job.

[@drjhyde1]

thank you for the video, autozone wouldn't touch it, this video made it easy 5 stars to you!

[@LAMB53087]

This guy loves to work hard and remove parts. God knows why. Remove the passenger front tire. Remove access door on inner fender liner. Take out old battery. Install new one. Done. OMG.

[@Mr_57ChargerRT]

The easiest way to remove the battery is to take the tire off and the splash shield and remove the battery just like the manufacturer recommends.

[@hippa2dahoppa2]

i did this today and used the guide thanks again. i actually didnt have to take the battery out i just cleaned my postive terminal it had diff layers of colored crust on it haha but still have a 11 year old battery that tested full strength! butt he guide helped alot. also wht i did was i had a hard time getting the air hose off, so when i put it back on i rubbed a little oil around it with my fingertip and slid right on. i dont know if thats ok or not but i drove a hour no problems

[@donaldnealious9662]

Just what I needed to change the battery in a friends Intrepid. Thanks

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[@jean-jacquesferriere6386]

Merci à toi ! super pour enlever d'un seul coup les boites à air ! ça m'a bien servi quand j'ai remplacé la batterie sur ma 300m !!

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@mtlh05 LOL It is not that bad, but tougher than most for sure.

[@mitchdante1323]

Thank you very much. Ive had my 99 LHS for 19 years!

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You may want to let the car get up to temperature and see if the fan kicks on to cool the car down. It could also be a bad thermostat.

[@stephanieowens9520]

By chance how would you remove the upper part to the air filter system? I lost a screwdriver back there and cant get it out at the moment i just need to move the top most part out of the way

[@rickm3942]

Not a bad video, but there are alternatives. I own a 2001 Intrepid for 10 years now and had to replace the battery 3 time so far. According to the manufacturers manual, you have to remove just the air intake in the front, remove the right front wheel, and you can slide out the battery through the fender. HOWEVER: If you remove simply the air filter box (which holds the air filter), steer the wheels to the left, you can slide out the battery just fine through the fender (there is a clip-on opening door in the inner fender plastic cover).

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[@phillipryancantrell3748]

Thanks for the video. The process worked perfectly for my '02 Chrysler 300m (essentially the same chassis/body.)

[@88ss88rus]

I`d say the video `s extrimly useful...I`ve never seen such a battery placement before...

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[@IvanIPerez-wv3im]

Very useful video. Thanks from Puerto Rico.

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[@miska675]

Hey Mike, do you think the batteries las along time in these cars because of their location? One comment said there was an 11 year old battery, mine was over 5 years old and still going fine (but got replaced anyways as preventive), and there are many other account of 8,9,10,11, or even 12 year old batteries. Anyways, my thoughts are that the battery is located in somewhat of a remote location so it would get less engine heat. Do you believe this low heat location would contribute to long life?

[@E-N-A-R-D-L-A-V]

It's actually EASIEr to go through the wheel well. Just remove your tire, turn your steering wheel ALL the way to the LEFT, and remove the wheel well lining. Remove the band holding the battery in (careful, these bolts like to rust out and snap off) . Disconnect your + terminal, pull out the battery, remove your - terminal, slide new battery in part way, attach your - terminal, slide battery all the way in, attach + terminal, attach band. Replace wheel lining and tire, and done.

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[@JimmyOgilvie52]

Once again, you've saved my butt! Thank you!!

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[@JimNagel1]

In my 2002, it made it a lot easier after I removed that plastic panel in the wheel well. You don't need to take the wheel off...just crank the wheels all the way to the right (make sure you have the key in the ignition so the steering wheel is free), and you get pretty good access to the 6 screws. Gives you a lot more room to wrench on things and get the battery in/out.

[@n8sdr473]

Right why he didn't remove the inner wheel access panel it has snap clips and is how you are supposed to access the battery in these vehicles

[@samanthaziko4931]

Gonna try this today . Thank you.

[@jefflanoka]

thank you for posting- this helped when i replaced my friends battery- for the 2000 Dodge

[@shylowcobra]

My 02 intrepid has the battery down by the tire.. and ive had to take the tire off to replace it

[@jmach1643]

Life saver !!! Much needed help sir.

[@blancarivera6229]

Which is the negative and positive post on the 2002 Dodge Intrepid

[@curtbenson1416]

Thanks. Great video. I had heard it was a weird replacement. This really helped.

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[@datboiwes333]

I have a Chrysler Concorde with the battery in the same place. I never knew you could take the battery out this way. Everybody I ever talked to told me you have to get it through the wheel well. Still looks like a pain though lol

[@bigrayorozcodavalos]

I have a question about a 2010 ford fusion . I hope maybe you may have an answer . I got in started it up drove for about maybe 50 feet and it shut off on me . so I pulled over and it turns over and cranks like it wants to start but doesn't . any answers ?

[@frazzledjt]

I wish I could post a picture! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Me, a 47 year old mom, and my 19 year old son watched your video and did it together, and saved him $500! And we had FUN doing it together. :) We have a great pic of us doing a thumbs up under the hood once the car started. Thanks again! Great video!

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[@sukafreecity]

Dodge what were you thinking with the stupid battery location design!..Thank you sir for the tutorial..Great job 👍🏽

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+SukaFreeCity Thanks for checking us out! We are glad this assisted you!

[@beereaucrat3233]

thanks! Thought I had to pull off that front body panel to get at the battery!

[@miska675]

You should probably get that replaced ASAP. If you don't have the "accordion" intake tube, then I would assume you don't have the filter box either. This is bad because you would have no air filter for your engine which means that ANYTHING in the air COULD get in your engine and do damage.

[@Mast3rShak3zilla]

thanks for the vid !! im just mad that i found it til now

[@CYPRODS]

my car also overheats, i think it has something to do with a radiator leak, also at 1:24 do you see like the corrogated hose thing coming out from the engine on the right, well my car doesnt have that or the thing that it leads to and just has an empty spot. what is that thing and is it important, could it lead to over heating?

[@lightningsmokerXx]

When I found out I couldn't replace the battery easily on mine. The shop I was at took the wheel off, and removed the inner fender to access the battery.

[@tannyacarter-schwartz6248]

Agree with previous statements. Thank u for video cuz was able to change and save a bit as well round 130$ for sure. Shot out to neighbor Joey for tools and help snip snap! Breaks tomorrow. Smiles tcs

[@GANTZ100pts]

Pain in the ass to get the battery out if that damn plate that holds it down has a seized bolt on one end and you have to bend it just to get the battery out. any suggestions on how to get the seized bolt out? Will I need to drill it out or cut it out? Its the one that's toward the driver side.

[@timadams2544]

Thanks this video helped out a lot.

[@Damusuk]

Great vid. Very helpful. Does the Intrepid take a battery with top posts or side posts? That part was a bit unclear to me. Thanks again

[@jcripp7974]

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[@cuchy1973]

Thank,for this help. I am from Puerto Rico and i have want Dodge chrysler 300m 2002

[@jhonny74100]

Hi my 95 dodge intrepid does not want to reverse.only forward drive work.what could be the problem? I check the fluid and is fine. I hope you can help me.

[@1AAuto]

+handyman95 pensamiento reformado Unfortunately we cannot really accurately diagnose that. We would advise you take it to a trustworthy mechanic in your area that can look at it in person

[@raytaylor3961]

Never thought to do it that way! Bad idea Chrysler had on this battery placement!

[@samuelwotring633]

Like everyone else I appreciate the video it is a terrible place to put a battery but I appreciate the video is one question why didn't you clean the battery post and the negative and positive cables?

[@KompleteKustoms]

take the bottom bench out there are a set of bolts holding the seat on at the bottom not hard and dosent take long at all

[@Paulosalazar4]

what about the alarm system? It keeps going off when I hook the battery back up. What do I do?

[@1AAuto]

you should be able to shut it back off by clicking the remote.

[@redfirekla]

What a stupid design.. a battery should be the easiest thing to remove

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[@Davy87nj]

I found it a little easier to remove the front headlight and get to the negitive terminal so you dont have to set the battery on the engine. used this walk through for the most part though.

[@MrSagittarius9]

Hey Mike, Need your help. My 2000 rt 3.5 HO magnum audio upgrade is almost on its point to be finish and I need your help regarding on which battery and alternator ampere do I need on my setup? Looking on optima yellow top but do you know if its going to fit ? How much ampere do I need for my alternator? My setup are 1000 watts mono amp for 2 12 subwoofer and 600 watts 4 channel amp for door speakers + stinger amp cable with capacitor. Looking forward on your reply. Thank you Mike.

[@nv89502]

Thanks for the video, you guys same me a lot a money($350) on labor

[@tangeladuncan4752]

Thanks- what a job

[@charliehoss1614]

Imagine northern Pennsylvania mid January swapping out the battery in a parking lot 15 degrees out snow up to your shins

[@curtisbrowning4682]

Thanks for the video.

[@lucasomarcuautleflores6614]

my 2000 intrepid started overheating...why? what could have caused this...its like ill drive the car around with the ac on and after i park the car the coolant thing is boiling...why is it doing that? what should i do?

[@BassHead76O]

Can you guys PLEASE make a video on how to remove back seats of 2003 Dodge intrepid? cuz i want to remove it to cut rear deck so i can fit 15's or 18's in trunk of dodge intrepid! i also want to know how to change alternator and do BIG 3 upgrade ! help please :D

[@1AAuto]

@hippa2dahoppa2 Holy smokes is that an old battery,what kind is it...lol

[@brianwesley28]

@escobar644 I may be about to pull one, as well. Good to know that I don't have to pull the wheel.

[@glenngordon846]

I was told by the dealer that you had to turn the tire to the right side and remove the inner plastic tire well cover to get to the battery...is that true...you just showed another way

[@frankschwartz7405]

Remove two 7M bolts and the headlight comes right out, let it hang. Oh look! There's the front battery terminal. Plus easy access to the hold-down bolts. Going through the removable panel is easier.

[@OrangeRaceCardAngels]

Cannot thank you enough for this video! Great job and service!! Just changed a battery that did not have a handle. Used a baseball bat to push the wheel well down so it would give me more room. Problem solved!! Thanks again

[@TheOmegaPattern]

Dragging my feet on doing this since its -4 out and the hydraulics on my hood don't stay up. Should be a fun time hoping this video will help me out since the elements are against me.

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[@TheOmegaPattern]

1A Auto Parts had some issues with the fender because it had vents and the old battery didn't have a handle. Got it done and it fixed a previous issue I had with starting it.

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[@t.d.mich.7064]

After you are done, recover all the push pins from the fender patch and re-install!

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[@1BrownSkinVato3]

Everyone I talked to told me I had to take the tire off. Luckily my son pulled up this video.

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

Jumpstart the car 🚘 turn the wheel to the right , and remove the bolts inside the wheel well for the plastic cover First .

[@diamonddavegordon131]

My late father and two brothers were certified ASA mechanics.

[@1AAuto]

It's a top post battery. Your local auto parts store would be able to set you up with the proper battery if you need one. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@arronkevin]

Hey take out the light to get to the positive cable much easier

[@philgrzyb]

i took the wheel of to slide the battery through that plastic you can remove such a pain to change the battery regardless

[@fanatic26]

Why did you not go through the battery access panel? Its the one that you smashed down when pulling the battery. Thats how its supposed to come out.