I am trying to get to the battery on my 2000 Chrysler Concord so I can remove it. The air filter unit is directly over the battery. I am trying to remove the air filter unit, but can not figure out how to get this little nipple looking thing removed from the right side of the box. I've tryed allens, but since I cant really see any thing down there (even with a flashlight) it is difficult to see if anything is happening and I don't want to strip anything out. If anyone out there knows how to remove the air filter box, please contact me. Thank you.
P.S. I do not have the owners manual for this car. I bought it used.
You may order an owners manual for your model year from DaimlerChrysler at
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They don't cost a lot, but you might find them a little cheaper on ebay. You might be interested in purchasing a factory service manual as well, highly recommended.
Before beginning the job of removing the battery, the wheels should be pointed to the far right.
Re: the air filter box:, Loosten the air hose clamp and pull the hose off the box. Move the hose enough that the box can clear the hose .
Next using gentle but firm force, lift straight up on the box, on the side nearest the engine (driver's side of the box). Rubber receivers will allow the box to come up when enough pressure is applied. Next move the box away from the passenger side sidewall. Again, rubber receivers and posts hold the box, with enough force they will separate. The air cleaner box can then be lifted up and away. Good idea to check the air filter and turn the box upside down to get rid of the crap that accumulates in the bottom. I like to wash my box twice a year or so and replace the filter as necessary.
There is a panel inside the wheel well that needs to be removed, it uses either a socket wrench or a screw driver. Some recommend removing the wheel, the book says this is not necessary. Remove the battery tiedown(s). (If you have a battery heater option, this should be unclipped and removed too.) The battery should be able to be slid back into the wheel well and then straight up and out via the air cleaner box's space.
See other thread in this group which began on Friday, " 300 M Battery Replacement? " Also do google searches on newsgroups for additional info, this question gets asked a lot. Lots of good information about your car at dodgeintrepid.net/forums (select 2nd Generation LH or the Concord forum, almost everything applicable to 2nd gen Intrepid is applicable to your car), and also at the 300m club.
Thanks for the help Greg. I found out the "simple" proceedure for removing the battery in the posts you had mentioned earlier, but could not figure out how to remove the air filter box. I guess I was thinking too high tech. I guess that sometimes brute force still works in hi tech.
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