How to replace batter, larime 2019 1500 5.7

[Wesley Kottas]

I have a bad cell in a frickin 2 year old RAM, 2019, Larime 5.7L. I have the post removed (both) and a battery holder on the front of the battery, bottom side, between the + and - post. There appears to be another battery holder (left to right) and cannot see what to loosen or remove. I have a whopping 5.3 volts. Stupid frickin batteries these days.

5th gen truck ... if this helps.

HELP please.

 

[crash68]

Did you pull the clamp on the engine side of the battery? That's what holds the battery in place.

 

[Wesley Kottas]

yes... I pulled the clamp that is between the battery box/tray and the engine; easy .. one bolt. This clamp holds the battery from driver-to-passenger side movement. The problem is there is another clamp that hold the battery from front-to-back, on the back side of the battery (firewall side). I'm told by the stealership that this take a 'special' tool to remove that clamp, and is really easy IF you have the special tool. Well ... horse hockey .. who the heck has that? Surely there is a way to remove THAT one. Any ideas?

 

[MADDOG]

Got pics of this clamp that needs the "special" tool?