How To Replace Battery - Chrysler Sebring

In this video I show you how I replaced a battery in a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. Always refer to your shop service manual for the proper procedure.

[@spicytuna62]

It's not poorly designed. It's designed exactly the way it was intended to be...for the owner to prefer taking it to the dealership to spend four hundred bucks for a job that should cost you only the hundred bucks or so for the battery because a battery swap is normally one of the easiest repairs you can do on your car.

[@andreahughes6288]

It's still poorly designed but it's poorly designed on purpose just for the reasons you stated.

[@soulsrocker]

This has 100% convinced me to just pay more and take it to a shop.

[@thescout4313]

Tell me more about how you like to get bent over

[@TheKaboskie]

“Sir we forgot the battery” “Just stick it in a empty spot”

[@dmhmhunter]

😂

[@kenanyakut8294]

😂😂😂

[@Robert-ko6wr]

This is the second time I've needed to change the battery in the '04 Sebring and the second time I've watched your video in the subject. Thank you for keeping me knowledgeable and safe!

[@misther2305]

U in

[@johnmfraser3358]

Well done production....I especially enjoyed the candid comments of a really sharp mechanic. His laid back manner of dealing with the location of the battery in an utterly stupid place is very admirable.....

[@peej123]

Wow - when you said you were going to replace the battery I said to myself why is he taking off the wheel? Now I know. Remind me to not buy a Sebring. Geez!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Yeah you know... simple battery swap... after you remove the wheel of course haha

[@albergan3174]

South Main Auto Repair Great job Eric, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE wear some eye protection :-)

[@christopherrosas2738]

This is why I tell people not to get a Sebring...... actually had a friend looking at a Sebring recently...... told her about changing the battery and she said.... hell no

[@gokublackmenacefr]

U got it! I have 1 and it's a weird made car. With things in weird places.

[@SpecterTM3]

@@peej123 honestly you work in cars lo no enough it only takes a couple minutes but unfortunately for someone without tools it suck’s

[@brandonhurst2188]

Got one of those in our shop to have the convertible top replaced. Battery was not up to the job. This is an easy swap. Thanks Mr. O!

[@mooboy2000]

I've never been a car guy, I'm a computer guy, so when I bought my 2008 sebring just a couple years ago I didn't know anything about all the "special" placements of parts rofl. I had to have the alt replaced earlier this year and now I think the battery needs changed. This video has helped me a lot in determining my next vehicle rofl.

[@GoddessMe444]

Would you recommend this vehicle? I’m looking to purchase one for 2500.

[@BridgingRealms444]

Thanks for being easy to listen to and to the point! Great vid!

[@deosiewilson732]

Good job bro ....your very polite about the engineers and location of the battery. I just bought one of these and if I had known I would not have bothered...... Thanks for sharing bro...🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@douglasinfarinato5163]

Thank you very much for this great video! I have been test driving 2008 Sebring convertibles and each time I open up the hood and look for the battery, I haven't been able to find it anywhere. Now I know where it is...hidden!

[@kenkemzura903]

Wow! Never would have guessed to look there! I have learned so much from videos like this. Mahalo!

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Great job, Chrysler. You really hit it out of the park with that battery mount.

[@eastpantherbenz]

The battery placement was one of the last things they thought off.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Makes ya wonder huh?

[@eastpantherbenz]

Keep the videos coming! I enjoy them!

[@youtubewarrior3611]

i want to slap that damn engineer in the mouth who thought of it

[@Cheepchipsable]

They designed the car, built it and then went..."Ohhh!!..we forgot the battery!"

[@steved7610]

They knew the average Sebring doesn't last longer than the average battery.

[@kmath50]

I can't believe it! On the 2006 and earlier models, they used a "Group 75" with side terminals. Once the cover was removed, the terminals were easy to get to.

[@mr.nobody9630]

Wow, didn't think somebody would put a battery in that location or in the trunk or under the seat is just playing Loco. Dodge, Chrysler, Ford is off my list. A +

[@DennisBrownDhighway]

Tell them to pound sand Eric, you know your trade and do an awesome job, will always watch your channel and learn from your knowledge, thank you again Eric.

[@effdm]

You should do a video and move the battery to the trunk.

[@MrTony002]

Thanks for posting this video. On a side note.......I guess this is why so many mechanics say to avoid buying Chrysler products.

[@abandonedsc4261]

Parts stores that sell batteries won't touch these. I don't blame them. Dumb idea for battery location.

[@robc8468]

Wal Mart will do it no extra charge.

[@Kimberly1Lily]

Rob C Not anymore ! I payed 118.00 for Pepboys to install.

[@chrisalbertson3265]

Just had to do this in my mother-n-laws car 2007 Chrysler Sebring..what a load of crap putting the battery there....thanks for sharing this video without it i woulda prolly just burnt the car...lol

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Chris Albertson Haha no problem :)

[@alleningram9109]

South Main Auto Repair wat kinda battery do 2008 Sebring nedx

[@johnstewart4366]

Good video from start to finish

[@traviswatson4986]

I dont know how I could keep a straight face seeing someone buy one of these. I thought the battery location was a sick joke. Put any mileage on one of these and your on the way to a junkyard sooner than later. Great video none the less. I'll stick with my civic any day!

[@eagletsiawd3510]

I used to drive a 07 Sebring. And must I say that battery placement is just mind boggling to me. Why they put it there we will never know lol. But good video. Nice easy fix

[@stevenmurata4392]

And I thought under the rear seat bench was stupid. Great video especially the engineering comment. They must have a award, who can implement the dumbest design & get it in production.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Steven Murata Yes that guy gets a raise :)

[@jchelledafab4164]

I've been looking for mines under the seat as well..man this is the dumbest car ever!! I never seen no shit like this a day in my life

[@phish505]

Thank you so much you made it so easy to replace my battery and I do not work on cars. I need Cars For Dummies love your videos . Kyle Diebold

[@lightsoutentertainmentdj]

I always wonder what the engineers where thinking. Other than how do we make all the parts insanely difficult to replace road side.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

so you will bring it to them and they make more money simple.

[@dresden67]

thanks for the video helped me a lot replacing my battery always let the mechanic deal with it this time I would give it a try. thanks again

[@MrBmoll5858]

Thank you for sharing I have you replace my battery, good job.👍

[@molsky13]

Never seen a battery put in a place like that chrysler must shift a lot of battery trays great video

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well done, well I'm guilty of taking off the wrong batt terminal as well, hope I don't get yelled at :) As for the battery placement I guess I'm going to be the only one that likes the design. I can see how it's safer to install going down the assembly line, have seen my share of battery's blown up on an install. What I like the best is in the event of a collision there is no battery acid entering the cabin. Chrysler vehicles only last for 2 or 3 battery changes at the most anyway LOL.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Steve, Steve, Steve, where do I begin. First of all never say you unhook the positive battery first on YT. People will hate you forever. Second, leave it up to a guy from the motors to like the design ( from an assembly stand point that is ) haha and third you are 100% correct. It will never live to see a 4th battery... 3rd maybe but never a 4th. The 4th one will require a few bungee cords and maybe a ratchet strap.

[@SteveRobReviews]

LMAO

[@kg4boj]

South Main Auto Repair that battery you didn't have much of a choice, the last one was a side post-er and both posts were facing you :-p

[@SouthMainAuto]

I do it to make people crazy haha

[@shanepepi9148]

HOLY CRAP MR O. $60 BATTERY $300 labour ?? love your work cheers blackwater Queensland Australia

[@seannewoods2296]

This is the dumbest design I have ever seen. I have a Sebring, the battery is dead. If it had been put in the engine compartment like normal vehicles, I could have done the replacement myself. Maybe this is the reason that my mechanic hasn't called me back to replace my battery. CRAP. Thanks for the video, it was exactly what I needed to know.

[@patricklawrence2755]

THANKS A BUNCH. American cars...and they wonder why half of them went out of business.

[@maxbundles1597]

now I feel better watching this. gotta take my car to the garage n show them this video. some of the garage are scared of Chrysler cars

[@IbelongtoJesusChrist]

Thank you so much for the advice 👍🏻 my mom and I got the battery out quickly. It was a pain in the arse lol but we got it done.

[@tonyfeuerhelm]

Okay were going in...Thanks for posting

[@llloyd4]

"You think the engineer is still laughing about this one?" *LOL!* Surprised you also didn't say that for the Stratus which had the battery in the same place. Stupidest place to put a battery.

[@SteelOfLegend]

I'm even laughing about it. I think a big reason why they did that is so they had to take their cars into the shops to replace the battery. The layout under the hood on these things is absolutely horrible.

[@carlsylvester425]

Engineer oughta be strung by the testicles over a live alligator pit and have rocks thrown at him...

[@walterk1221]

@@carlsylvester425 I am an engineer and no engineer would ever choose to do anything that stupid. The engineering takes a backseat to styling and beancounting. That is why the U.S. auto industry is in trouble.

[@sooke54]

The owners manual for my 2001 says you can remove the battery without taking the wheel off. I'd like to see them do it.

[@Werewolfmage]

nope. my 05 is the same thing as yours. it would be a magic trick!

[@melindaleicht4604]

You can just need to remove the front bumper lol

[@bricegately]

Managed to get it out with just a multitool and half inch ratchet and didn't remove the tire

[@cartrezcampbell1111]

@@bricegately how?

[@bricegately]

@@cartrezcampbell1111 turned the wheel all the way left, worked the rock guard off with my multi tool, used my ratchet to get the battery off, was difficult to put the new one in because of the awkward space but I got it in

[@eldoradony]

Oh that slush, ice and cold! My hands hurt and my fingers are cracking just watching you. Just about to go out to the garage to start on a job. Its a balmy 2 degrees on Long Island this morning!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Ahh heat wave huh? Ugh just about over it myself... -12 this a.m. and 15mph winds. Welcome to NY!

[@alb12345672]

I've taken out ABS pumps with less work, some have them behind the splash shield. I doubt advance auto would change that in the lot. Harbor freight sells a nice ratcheting air wrench. Very useful tool.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Lol yeah I doubt Advance is gonna go out and do this one for ya !

[@jimthecarguy]

Ha Doctor Eric,Another great video .Your right someone is sure to comment on the positive cable.Also congratulations on almost 1000 subscribers ,any min now.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Hey thanks Dr.Jim. Almost there :)

[@toob247]

6 years later. 543k subs. Congrats. Great work. And thanks for the videos.

[@lapalmeal]

There is a set of connectors for jump starts. Under the hood& above left fender well. Next to fuse box, Has a plastic cover and is clearly labeled. If your battery is dead, you can not open your trunk to get the tools you might need. Trunk opens by electric switch & has no lock cylinder on the outside. You best bet is call AAA if battery needs replacing.

[@greenhomespot7837]

Can't put the car in neutral to push the car back(or forward). Transmission locks when battery is dead. But so many cars are going this way.

[@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727]

Tell me about it.... I just learned that the hard way Damn, this car is literally a joke of engineering in so many ways. Especially electrical. Learning ALL about it now first hand. Well, I guess that’s what I get for buying an almost 20 year old cheap convertible that “LOOKS” nice for my daughter. Gonna cost me more than I bought it for to just get it up to “code” for her to safely drive it. Oh well live and learn....”what you get for being so cheap, Dad” says my son HA! He’s right actually

[@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727]

Just spent the friggin morning replacing my CAR BATTERY! 😤 ....lol... WTF were Chrysler “engineers” thinking? Not to mention all the electrical problems I’m just now learning about that come with this car... Def shoulda researched better before buying this way more of a project beast than I thought lol. Oh well Thank you for posting tho. Really appreciate it... just irritated w/Chrysler at moment needed to vent a bit😂😎. Peace.

[@agostinodibella9939]

I had to do that on my father’s 2007 Sebring. You think they would have designed it to have the negative cable on the outside so you could remove it first and replace it last.

[@randomugliness1238]

Just did this job on my 07.. I'm impressed by how clean the hold downs are on this car.. I broke 2 bolts on mine and wanted to cry. Stupid engineers..

[@mikewilliams2687]

nice clear video. TY. I have 04 conv. My batt went dead, and only seems to take 66% charge. gonna try once more to charge b4 i GO THRU ALL THAT BS. My stepson had a 99 chrys....had to remove frame parts to replace batt, even tho it was at least under hood lol.

[@USAMADE69]

Very Professionally done! The way that it's installed it looks like you had no choice but to unhook the positive first. What bothers me are the people who have both the negative and positive cables accessible and choose to disconnect the positive first.

[@harleybynature]

David Anthony Clark what difference does it make?

[@USAMADE69]

Piss off!

[@harleybynature]

David Anthony Clark well not everyone on here is a troll. that was a legit question. I was dicking with my battery that day, (which is why I was watching this video). I really wanted to know. because, according to you, I did it backwards.

[@USAMADE69]

Ok man ... my bad.

[@USAMADE69]

UNHOOKING THE NEGATIVE FIRST ... eliminates any chance from the battery terminals sparking, because if you unhook the "positive first" and the negative is hooked up and your wrench accidently touches anything metal while loosening the positive it could cause the terminal to spark.

[@georgeheri895]

Well we built the car, oops did anybody remember the battery? Well just stick it in the fender. It's almost impossible to remove the negative first to much chance of shorting things out. Good Vid Brother . Thanks

[@SouthMainAuto]

Lol thanks George Heri :) Makes ya wonder huh?

[@reynoldprice7361]

I think I'll jump my Sebring and take it to the shop. I know it will cost me but they can check the brakes as well. Will ask them to put a 700 amp battery in. Thanks for the video.

[@franknewling1139]

I always get the highest amp hour battery that will fit in the space, without a lot of modification. Fewer changes because it doesn't have to work as hard to get the job done.

[@rtn99]

I just completed this battery change on my wife's car... What a pain in the a**. Love your comment about "engineers still laughing about this one"?

[@MegaSkills9]

Thanks for making this video. Now I know exactly where my battery is on my 2007 Sebring as well. Stupid location is right!

[@anthonybellisomi10]

Thanks for the video. I was looking to see if I was missing anything in my battery swap on a 2007. As for the negative terminal, people can disconnect it from in side the engine compartment where the lead comes in from that dammed battery. If they want. Thanks for the video...wish I had a lift 😆

[@qzorn4440]

is the sebring built around the battery? B*3

[@normansmith7806]

Love those little Mac 1/4 air ratchets. I thought the batteries in the trunk was a silly idea but that one is ridiculous ;)

[@SouthMainAuto]

I agree. Them 1/4" sealed head ratchets are the bees knees.

[@dmhmhunter]

the upcoming model you got to remove the engine to get to the battery 😂😂

[@ryanbritt9806]

One stupid ass design. Out of all that room in the engine bay

[@markmoen8272]

Great video! I need to change the battery in our 08 sebring convertible. Makes sense they would put the battery there, they need the room for all that horsepower under the hood😂😂

[@user-ky4lj4lr6q]

Hello! I do have a problem with my Sebring convertible 2.7 6v 2008 when starting on 3 minutes make a noise my starter is new at the time the conecto tne switch in from the noise is of help

[@jonesvaughn8946]

I have the same car and the group size says 26 at 525cca but I was wondering would it be a problem if I put in a 26r 540 CCA?

[@francoislachapelle4737]

Thank 's, it was a cool video. I give you a 10 but Chrysler a 5. :)

[@adantly7400]

Taking out those pins is the hardest part 😭

[@Deestroyer_]

Did this today thanks for the video !

[@GEexplores]

I just purchased an 08 Sebring and the day after I got it I pulled up too close to the concrete stops in a parking lot and it pulled the driver's side (plastic) bumper loose and while trying to fix that I found the battery, needles to say I was dumbfounded..... after watching this I'm a little nauseated about my purchase even though I love the car....

[@KismetBP]

I have a 96 Sebring one of the first off the line. I only discovered couple years ago the battery is under the wheel well. So dumb! I always had the dealer change it. Last time they told me it was under there. :P

[@KevZen2000]

America has made some of the worst cars (especially in the 90s), and the Chrysler Sebring is proof of that. I would love to keep it in America, but I found foreign cars, such as Honda or Toyota have been superior in my experience.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+KevZen2000 True story!

[@krugerblue]

+South Main Auto Repair it is indeed questionable why they decided to put it there. trunk, under the backseat, anywhere would have been better. french cars sometimes have weird solutions too.

[@DevilMadeMeDoIt72]

Awesome how to video!

[@rwp-artartinthedark3538]

so that's how you do it nice video man!!!

[@effdm]

I actually broke the hold down bolt and had to drill it out. It was so corroded it snapped in half. I bet they are still laughing at the factory about the design.

[@emtscythe3782]

The 06 Sebrings have a negative post d/c up top near the drivers strut tower. Not sure on out other models.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Emt Scythe Mmmm don't really recall myself, I'll have to pay more attention on the next one.

[@WatersandWilderness]

One of the biggest mistakes that I've made was purchasing a Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Not only because of where the battery is but also because of how the spark plugs are set up. I have the 6 cylinder with 2 plugs down below in the back. Even the last garage that I took it to didn't fix it right. First they said $300 then I had to take it back because it began making the same noise again after I drove it about 10 miles, then they wanted an additional $500. So, I'm a girl, and have trouble replacing the battery on this car and forget about giving it a tune up... whereas my RAM Promaster 3500 Extended van was so easy to change the battery on. Jeese.

[@mcf1gtr]

hi I have a problem with my serpentine belt in a 2008 chrysler sebring it keeps getting loose how do I fix it? Thanks for your time

[@fadihani6790]

thank you bro you are professional

[@danr1920]

The plans were dated April 1st. No one caught it. Went into production!

[@yowmemperor]

Love this!

[@garyfinger294]

Am I correct there is no place on the car to get a jump?

[@ourlegacy]

Hi Eric, what do mechanics do to prevent triggering car alarms when they change tires and reconnect a car battery? Why didn't the alarm go off when you reconnect it? If a car is missing a valet switch to disarm the alarm (or not one that is visible or easily accessible), what would you do to prevent tripping the car alarm while serving such car? Thanks.

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Just a beautiful place isn't it! We even have some rust thanks to the battery being in L.A.

[@crsuperman1]

Mr o what is this job cost of the average consumer? I did it my driveway unbelievable pain in the nuts for something I can do in my other car in 3 minutes

[@myviduploads3088]

Could you tell me how long it takes you to do this job? To me it looks like it should be a max of about 1/2 an hour with all the nuts and connectors etc to worry about. The local stealership charged my mother for 1.5 hours of labor to do this job. Even with all the extra work you had to do compared to a "normal" car, I can't see where it would take anywhere close to the amount of time they charged for.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+MyVid Uploads I think I charge about 0.6 to do this

[@myviduploads3088]

+South Main Auto Repair Thank you very much for the reply. I think I will be bringing this up with the stealership owner (as well as the $30 charge for putting air in the tires). I look forward to watching more of your videos. The ones I have seen so far have been clear and informative. Keep up the great work!

[@UncJ84]

next time go to walmart they will install it for free, you just have to wait.. or leave your car there for a few hours and come back.

[@GotdayumMarie]

J I assume u have to purchase a battery from Walmart to get the service "labor" done free??

[@UncJ84]

eastside.story.maria yes, or it costs $10 if the battery is from another store.

[@adantly7400]

What is the stuff you put on the terminals

[@MrSeanface]

It is - 38 where I live and my battery is shot. Can't wait to work on this in apocalyptic weather 😩

[@animalcorvair]

my 08 avenger made the same but battery is sill good ...10 years not bad car has been a great car heck the battery in my 62 corvair was25 years old ..well i changed it lol but its still good go fig that one out

[@lookatmenow925]

what tools do you need to remove the fender shield? and is it the same for an 08?

[@lookatmenow925]

South Main Auto Repair thank you, i appreciate the info and the video

[@JerrySchroeder-oq7dt]

I would only state that you would never disconnect the positive battery cable first. You are leaving yourself open to arcing between the positive terminal and anything on the vehicle connected to the ground plane. Yes, the dead battery is being replaced, but if the viewer attempts to install a new, fully charged battery in the reverse order, you put them in danger. Always negative cable first and last.

[@klwthe3rd]

I've heard of batteries being located in some wierd places in cars but behind the inner plastic splash shield??? If I owned a sebring or stratus I dont think I EVER would have found it. Atleast in the stratus the battery is turned/seated on that metal platform so you can get to both terminals. In the Sebring as Eric O. mentioned you can only access the positive post of the battery till you slide it out halfway to get at the negative. Very poor design.

[@alb12345672]

Well things could always be worse. Could be a BMW battery where you have to tell it a new battery is installed with a computer.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I know right?! Here let me get my computer so I can replace your brake pads too...

[@DaleB809]

do you have a video on how to change the cam shaft senor on a 2007 chrysler sebring with a 3.5 litre. thank you

[@jeffcrompton2767]

On My 2004 sebring battery is in the same spot but the guy who replaced it said they had to take off the bumper to get to it.

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@rusco321]

What happened to the final subaru video?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Well the car is long gone and I am still working on putting the last part together. It is a big one so I'm trying to chop it back and finish the editing. Should be all done and up by this weekend no problem :) Had some things come up at work and have been trying to play catch up.

[@donakochell5944]

Is it the same battery as the 2005?

[@FabricationStation36]

I don't think the engineers were laughing after all the underhood work was done and then they realized there was no battery . More like OHHH shizzlestiks where are we going to put it , when one guy stood up and said " there is still 34 cubic inches left behind the drivers fender"

[@thomasstreetman8066]

This reminds me of an 2002 Concorde I worked on. The battery was on the passenger side and the fender well panel was held on mostly with zip ties so I guess it had been through several batteries during its useful life. How often do you think those batteries have their water level checked and added when they get low?

[@seanc3362]

I own a Sebring, I have never seen the battery till this video.

[@1kleineMax1]

I dont see why there is anything wrong with unhooking and hooking the (+)-clamp first. As long as you only do it while replacing the battery, your good. What could happen? You could touch (+)- clamp with the (-) while it is still connected... so what ... nothing will happen caus there is no closed circuit, same for touching body parts that are grounded. It is only importent to connect (+) first when geving start-assistance, cause if you dont you may short to ground ;)

[@SouthMainAuto]

Exactly... Some YT viewers get pretty upset haha that's why we say it jokingly :)

[@guidinglight7337]

thank you for video !

[@Dale_Higgins]

How in the hell did you take those plastic clips off. I'm completely stumped. Looked like you used a screwdriver which makes no sense looking at mine

[@alleningram9109]

What kinda battery do i need for 2008 Sebring

[@_CryptoNoob_]

Hey Eric, I am having a beast of a time trying to find catalytic converters for this car :/ Mine has the dreaded p0420 and p0430, bank 1 and 2 are bad. 2007 Chysler Sebring Limited 3.5l. But, I cannot for the life of me, find a place to sell me one online, or locally, that will ship to NY....I am bout 4 hours north-east of you. Any ideas on how to possibly clean them out, or a place we can order them boss? Any help would be much appreciated sir!! And thanks in advance :D Also, is there anything else that may cause these to read bad? Maybe a tune up or something lol

[@stirgusstirgus3784]

Thank you this was super helpful... but curse the people who came up with this witch craft of putting the battery in that place 🙄

[@charlessands3458]

I'm sure you know your business but couldn't you have just taken the front bumper off that wraps around in front of the battery and take it out from the front?