2008 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 210

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 209 To Service the Battery: 1. Remove the floor portion of the rear compartment carpet to access the battery compartment. 2. Remove the battery cover mounting screws and remove the battery cover. 3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. NOTE: The negative battery terminal is marked with a (-) symbol. The positive battery terminal is marked with a (+) symbol. 4. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery. 5. Remove or loosen the battery retainer clamp and bolt. 6. Lift out the battery. 7. Clean out the battery tray area, freeing area of dirt, stones, and battery acid. 8. Clean and inspect the battery terminals and replace if parts are damaged or unusable. 9. Place the battery in the tray. 10. Tighten the battery retainer clamp and bolt down. 11. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery positive terminal and tighten. NOTE: The negative battery terminal is marked with a (-) symbol. The positive battery terminal is marked with a (+) symbol. 12. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery negative terminal and tighten. 13. Install the battery cover and tighten down the screws. 14. Install the carpet in the floor portion of the rear compartment. 7