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I just read here how to replace a 2002 PT Cruiser battery, but

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I just read how to replace a 2002 PT Cruiser battery, but mine is a 2001 and the answer to that question does not work on the 2001 PT Crusier I have. There is no clamp holding the battery, and it seems as though I may have to go at it from the bottom of the tray?? Also, I took off the air cleaner top, but the bottom housing does not seem to "lift out" and I dont see any screws holding the housing. Please help..this was so simple 20 years ago!

 

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4 Cylinder

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Took off top of air cleaner, battery does not have clamp. Cannot seem to remove bottom of air cleaner either.

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Here is the procedure rfor replacing the battery, as it is printed in the service manual for the vehicle:

  • Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and all accessories are OFF.
  • Open hood,
  • Remove Air Cleaner Box
  • Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable then the positive cable
  • Loosen bolt and retainer that holds the battery down to the tray (Fig. 11).
  • Lift battery out of battery tray and remove from vehicle.
  • Remove thermowrap from battery

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    You will note in the illustration that the clamp that is referred to is a small 2 inch long plastic block that holds the very bottom edge of the battery to the tray. It can be removed with a 13mm socket and a long extention. If your vehicle does not have a battery box, it may have been removed during a previous battery replacmement.

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