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How to Replace the Battery on a Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model: Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2, MK 4 - Years 2010-2021
Part: Battery

This short video tutorial shows how to replace the main battery on a fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, produced from 2010 to 2021. The battery is located under the front passenger seat, so to access it, first remove the mat and then the panel covering the battery. Now, using a 13mm socket, unscrew the two nuts of the bracket holding the battery in place and remove it. Next, using a 10mm socket, disconnect the negative terminal (black) first, followed by the positive terminal (red), and finally, extract the battery and replace it with a new one by following the reverse procedure.

Updated on 1 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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