Battery HOLDDOWN: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The battery holddown includes two bolts and a holddown bracket. The battery holddown bracket consists of a formed steel bracket with holes on each end.
When installing a battery into the battery tray, it is important that the holddown hardware is properly installed and that the fasteners are tightened to the proper specifications. Improper holddown fastener tightness, whether too loose or too tight, can result in damage to the battery, the vehicle, or both. Refer to BATTERY HOLDDOWN for the proper installation procedure, including the proper holddown fastener torque specifications.