1. 2012 Chrysler 200 Battery Specs
The battery Group Size number, the Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) rating, and the Reserve Capacity (RC) rating or Ampere-Hours (AH) rating can be found on the original equipment battery label in your 2012 Chrysler 200. Be certain that a replacement battery has the correct Group Size number, as well as CCA, and RC or AH ratings that equal or exceed the original equipment specification for the vehicle being serviced. Battery sizes and ratings are discussed in more detail below.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a diesel engine utilize a unique battery. The specifications for this battery may differ from the standards shown here. Refer to the battery manufacturer for detailed specifications.
- Group Size. The outside dimensions and terminal placement of the battery conform to standards established by the Battery Council International (BCI). Each battery is assigned a BCI Group Size number to help identify a correctly-sized replacement.
- Cold Cranking Amperage. The Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) rating specifies how much current (in amperes) the battery can deliver for thirty seconds at -18° C (0° F). Terminal voltage must not fall below 7.2 volts during or after the thirty second discharge period. The CCA required is generally higher as engine displacement increases, depending also upon the starter current draw requirements.
- Reserve Capacity. The Reserve Capacity (RC) rating specifies the time (in minutes) it takes for battery terminal voltage to fall below 10.5 volts, at a discharge rate of 25 amperes. RC is determined with the battery fully-charged at 26.7° C (80° F). This rating estimates how long the battery might last after a charging system failure, under minimum electrical load. - Ampere-Hours - The Ampere-Hours (AH) rating specifies the current (in amperes) that a battery can deliver steadily for twenty hours, with the voltage in the battery not falling below 10.5 volts. This rating is also sometimes identified as the twenty-hour discharge rating.
- Load Test Amperage. The Load Test Amperage rating specifies the current (in amperes) that a battery should be tested at with the battery load test equipment. This value should always be 50 percent of the CCA. For example: if the CCA for this battery is 700 amps, the Load Test Amperage is 50 percent of that or 350 amps.
Battery Classification & Ratings 2010 Chrysler 200
BCI GROUP SIZE | COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE | RESERVE CAPACITY | LOAD TEST AMPERAGE |
34 | 700 | 90 Minutes | 350 |
86 | 525 | 100 Minutes | 265 |
2. Battery Removal & Replacement Procedure, 2012 Chrysler 200
Battery Removal Procedure, 2012 Chrysler 200
Before you start working on your car, disconnect the negative battery cable (see photo below) and read these warnings:
WARNING: To protect the hands from battery acid, a suitable pair of heavy duty rubber gloves should be worn when removing or servicing a battery. Safety glasses also should be worn.
WARNING: Remove metallic jewelry to avoid injury by accidental arcing of battery current.
CAUTION: The negative battery cable remote terminal (2) must be disconnected and isolated from the remote battery post (1) prior to service of the vehicle electrical systems. The negative battery cable remote terminal can be isolated by using the supplied isolation hole (3) in the terminal casing.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
- Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly (see image below). NOTE: Gasoline battery shown, diesel battery similar.
- Remove the push pins (1) and remove the left front wheelhouse splash shield (2) see image below.
- Loosen the nut (1) and position the battery hold down bracket out of the way (3). See image below.
- Loosen the pinch clamp bolts and position aside the battery cable clamps from the battery. See image below.
- Remove the battery (1) from the battery tray (2). See image below.
Battery Installation Procedure, 2012 Chrysler 200
Please follow these steps when installing a new battery in your car (2012 Chrysler 200). Before you start, please read these warnings:
WARNING: To protect the hands from battery acid, a suitable pair of heavy duty rubber gloves should be worn when removing or servicing a battery. Safety glasses also should be worn.
WARNING: Remove metallic jewelry to avoid injury by accidental arcing of battery current.
CAUTION: The negative battery cable remote terminal (2) must be disconnected and isolated from the remote battery post (1) prior to service of the vehicle electrical systems. The negative battery cable remote terminal can be isolated by using the supplied isolation hole (3) in the terminal casing.
Please refer to the same diagrams shown in battery removal above, in reverse sequence.
- Install the battery (1) into the battery tray (2).
- Install the battery terminal pinch clamps (1, 2) onto the battery posts.Tighten the pinch clamp nut to 17.5 Nm (13 in. lbs.).
- Position back the battery hold down bracket (3) and install the bracket nut (1).Tighten the pinch clamp nut to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
- Install the left front wheelhouse splash shield (2) and push pins (1).
- Install the left front wheel and tire assembly.
- Install the negative battery cable remote terminal onto the remote battery post. Tighten the nut to 28 Nm (9.5 in. lbs.)