How to Replace Battery: 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500

Watch this video to learn how to replace the battery on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500.

Replacing Battery on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500: What You Need

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Parts Checklist

• Battery
• Copper grease

Tightening Torques

No tightening torques for this operation

Tools Checklist

Here’s the toolbox we recommend to repair your Dodge RAM 1500: HM85 85 Piece Ratchet and Socket Set

List of tools:

• Ratchet
• Extender
• 10mm socket
• Sandpaper

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Turn off the ignition and set the parking brake.

Step 2: Pull on the bonnet release lever and open the bonnet.

Step 3: Locate the battery on the right side of the engine compartment.

Important: Never start by disconnecting the positive terminal, as disconnecting the minus terminal first avoids sparks that can be dangerous to the car’s electrical system.

Step 4: Using a ratchet and a 10 mm socket, remove the negative terminal from the battery. Ensure you distance the cable to prevent untimely reconnections.

Step 5: Repeat the operation on the positive terminal.

Step 6: To remove the battery, unscrew the battery clamp using a ratchet, an extender, and a 10 mm socket. Fully unscrew the holding bolt and remove the battery clamp.

Step 7: Remove the battery.

Step 8: Sand the inside of the terminals with sandpaper to remove the layer of white oxidation and prevent breakdowns.

Step 9: Take the new battery.

Step 10: Coat the terminals with copper grease for improved contact and to limit oxidation development.

Step 11: Put the new battery in place and push it firmly into its frame.

Step 12: Put the battery clamp back in place and finish tightening with the ratchet.

Step 13: Start by putting the positive terminal back in place. Fix it with a 10 mm socket.

Step 14: Put the negative terminal back on, insert it fully, and fix it in place.

Step 15: Operation complete.

Compatible Vehicles

The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles:

• 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2010 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2011 Ram 1500
• 2012 Ram 1500
• 2013 Ram 1500
• 2014 Ram 1500
• 2015 Ram 1500
• 2016 Ram 1500
• 2017 Ram 1500
• 2018 Ram 1500

Important Reminders

• Always remove the (black) negative terminal (“ground”) first.
• When reinstalling the battery, always put the positive (red) terminal back in first.
• Once the terminal has been removed, ensure you distance the cable to avoid untimely reconnections which could damage the electrical network of the vehicle.

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