Battery connection. how do you install the replacement batteries? I disconnected cables and pulled out old, and now can't figure out what goes where.

This answer covers:
2005 Chrysler 300 6cyl VIN "G" 3.5L SFI HO (72% of 2005 300's)
2005 Chrysler 300 6cyl VIN "R" 2.7L MFI DOHC (28% of 2005 300's)
2005 Dodge Magnum 5.7L engine

Alternator

Removal & Installation


WARNING - Precautions Section:
Disconnect negative cable from battery before removing battery output wire (b+ wire) from alternator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to electrical system.

2.7L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove alternator drive belt.
4. Disconnect alternator field circuit plug.
5. Remove B+ terminal nut and wire.
6. Remove 2 lower mounting bolts.
7. Remove alternator.

To install:

1. Install alternator.
2. Install upper bolt mounting bolt.
3. Install 2 lower mounting bolts.
4. Tighten bolts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
5. Install B+ terminal nut and wire. Tighten nut to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
6. Connect alternator field circuit plug.
7. Install alternator drive belt.
8. Connect negative battery cable.

3.5L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove alternator drive belt.
4. Remove bracket bolts.
5. Remove upper mounting bolt.
6. Raise and support vehicle.
7. Remove middle splash pan.
8. Disconnect alternator field circuit plug.
9. Remove B+ terminal nut and wire.
10. Remove lower mounting bolts.
11. Remove alternator.

To install:

1. Install alternator.
2. Install lower mounting bolts. Loosen install the upper mounting bolt.
3. Tighten lower mounting bolts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
4. Connect alternator field circuit plug.
5. Install B+ terminal nut and wire. Tighten nut to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
6. Install middle splash pan.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Remove loose installed upper bolt.
9. Install bracket and bracket bolt.
10. Install upper mounting bolt and bracket.
11. Tighten upper mounting bolt to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
12. Tighten the bracket bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
13. Install alternator drive belt.
14. Connect negative battery cable.

5.7L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
3. Remove alternator drive belt.
4. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
6. Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of alternator. Disconnect terminal from alternator.
7. Disconnect field wire connector at rear of alternator by pushing on connector tab.
8. Remove alternator support bracket nut and bolt. Remove support bracket. See Figure 1.
9. Remove 2 alternator mounting bolts. See Figure 2.
10. Remove alternator from vehicle.

Fig. 1 Alternator Support Bracket - 5.7L engine



Fig. 2 Alternator Mounting Bolts - 5.7L engine

Yeah, these battery drains are the worst. Try this: Turn everything off in the car. Make sure everything is as off as you can get it. (Get the code for the stereo ready.) Now disconnect the negative battery cable end clamp from the negative battery post. Hook up a 12V test light (a spare tail light bulb will work) between the naked negative battery post and the negative cable end you just disconnected. Does the light glow brightly? If so, you have a short some where that is draining your battery down. (If the light glows faintly, that is okay as a small amount of current is needed to power the clock and some memory functions. ) To find the short, pull fuses one at a time until the light goes out. The problem is on one of the circuits protected by the last fuse pulled. From there, use a wiring diagram and the test light to sort out the circuits and find the short. When you connect the battery cable back up, you may need a code to get an anti-theft stereo to work again.

1. Connect the battery ammeter to the starter as shown in the illustration.

Fig. Fig. 4: Make the connections to the battery, ammeter and starter as shown here

1. Check the rotation of the starter, it must be smooth and steady with the pinion gear moving outwards. Compare the ammeter reading to the starter specifications chart.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

See Figure 5
Replacing the starter while the engine is cold is recommended. A hot engine can result in personal injury.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the battery cable from the magnetic switch on the starter motor.
3. Disconnect the remaining electrical connections at the starter.
4. Remove the nuts and/or bolts securing the starter to the bell housing, then pull the starter toward the front of the vehicle to remove.

To install:

1. Insert the starter into the bell housing being sure that the starter drive teeth are engaged with the flywheel teeth, not jammed against the flywheel.
2. Tighten the attaching hardware to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm) and replace all electrical connections.

Fig. Fig. 5: Exploded view of a common starter mounting found on Toyota trucks

1. Connect the positive battery cable (starter wire) to the starter.
2. Connect the negative battery cable.

RELAY REPLACEMENT

See Figure 6
The starter relays on most of your Toyota trucks are located either in the relay block in the engine compartment or on the driver's side junction block. The cover for the relay compartments should be marked, "starter'' or the relay will have a part number with a suffix of 28300-XXXXX. Simply locate the relay, pull it out, and install a new one if needed.

Fig. Fig. 6: The relay may be located in the driver's side junction block or in the engine compartment relay block

Rear Combination Light- 2007 might vary from these diagrams:
Removal & Installation 2004 (Early Production) 4 Door To Remove:

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect electrical connector. Rear Combination Light
   
   
3. Remove 2 screws and 2 nuts and remove light assembly.

To Install:

1. Install light assembly and 2 screws and 2 nuts.
2. Connect electrical connector.
3. Connect battery negative cable.

5 Door To Remove:

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect electrical connector. Rear combination light
   
   
3. Remove 2 screws and push light assembly toward outside of vehicle. CAUTION
   Use care to not damage gasket.
   
4. Pull rear combination light from vehicle.

To Install:

1. Install rear combination light and 2 screws.
2. Install 2 screws.
3. Connect electrical connector.
4. Connect battery negative cable.

2004 (Late Production), 2005-2009 To Remove:
Turn Signal Lamp

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove 2 screws and cover inside trunk.
3. Remove 4 nuts and disconnect electrical connector (A).
4. Remove rear combination lamp.

To Install:
Turn Signal Lamp

1. Install rear combination lamp.
2. Install 4 nuts and connect electrical connector (A).
3. Install cover inside trunk and install 2 screws.
4. Connect battery negative cable.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
(see Figure 3 to 6)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and install jackstands beneath the frame. Firmly apply the parking brake and place blocks in back of the rear wheels.

Fig. 3: Disconnect all wires connected to the starter, including this ground wire on the starter moutnting bolt stud

1. Tag and disconnect the wiring at the starter.
   

WARNING When detaching the hardshell connector at the S-terminal, grasp the plastic shell to pull it off. Do not pull on the wire itself. Ensure to pull the connector straight off to prevent damage to the connector and S-terminal. If any part of the connector is damaged, replace the damaged component.


Fig. 4: Some starters use a self-threading bolt to hold the starter cable



Fig. 5: Remove the starter motor (arrow) mounting bolts ...

1. Remove the starter mounting bolts and remove the starter.
   

Fig. 6: ... then remove the starter-be careful, the starter motor can be quite heavy

To install:

1. Position the starter motor against the engine and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15-19 ft. lbs. (21-27 Nm).
2. Install the starter solenoid connector by pushing it straight on. Ensure that the connector locks in position with a notable click.
   

Install the starter cable nut to the starter solenoid B-terminal. Tighten the nut to 80-123 inch lbs. (9-14 Nm).

1. Connect any remaining wiring to the starter motor.
2. Lower the front of the vehicle and remove the wheel blocks.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

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try disconnecting the earth strap at the other end,could be a dirty connection???

Flashers - REPLACEMENT

Turn Signal Flasher
(see Figure 1)



Fig. 1: The turn signal flasher is located on the multi-function switch in the steering column

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
3. Pull the flasher from the back of the multi-function switch.
   

To install:

1. Install a new flasher in the multi-function switch.
2. Install the column shrouds.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

Hazard Warning Flasher

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the knee bolster panel from the underside of the driver's side of the instrument panel.
3. Grasp and pull the flasher from the connector located near the top of the steering column.

To install:

1. Install a new flasher in the connector.
2. Install the knee bolster panel.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

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See Figure 5
Replacing the starter while the engine is cold is recommended. A hot engine can result in personal injury.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the battery cable from the magnetic switch on the starter motor.
3. Disconnect the remaining electrical connections at the starter.
4. Remove the nuts and/or bolts securing the starter to the bell housing, then pull the starter toward the front of the vehicle to remove.

To install:

1. Insert the starter into the bell housing being sure that the starter drive teeth are engaged with the flywheel teeth, not jammed against the flywheel.
2. Tighten the attaching hardware to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm) and replace all electrical connections.

Fig. Fig. 5: Exploded view of a common starter mounting found on Toyota trucks

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and install jackstands beneath the frame. Firmly apply the parking brake and place blocks in back of the rear wheels.

1. Tag and disconnect the wiring at the starter.

WARNING When detaching the hardshell connector at the S-terminal, grasp the plastic shell to pull it off. Do not pull on the wire itself. Ensure to pull the connector straight off to prevent damage to the connector and S-terminal. If any part of the connector is damaged, replace the damaged component.

1. Remove the starter mounting bolts and remove the starter.

To install:

1. Position the starter motor against the engine and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15-19 ft. lbs. (21-27 Nm).
2. Install the starter solenoid connector by pushing it straight on. Ensure that the connector locks in position with a notable click.

Install the starter cable nut to the starter solenoid B-terminal. Tighten the nut to 80-123 inch lbs. (9-14 Nm).

1. Connect any remaining wiring to the starter motor.
2. Lower the front of the vehicle and remove the wheel blocks.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

RELAY REPLACEMENT

See Figures 7 through 13

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. If necessary, remove the power distribution box cover.

1. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery terminal.
2. Remove the nut securing the positive battery cable to the relay.

Fig. Fig. 10: Remove the cable securing nuts ...

1. Remove the positive cable and any other wiring under that cable.

Fig. Fig. 11: ... then remove all of the cables from the relay

1. Label and remove the push-on wires from the front of the relay.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the cable from the starter side of the relay.

Fig. Fig. 12: Remove the relay-to-fender apron attaching screws ...




Fig. Fig. 13: ... then remove the relay from the fender

1. Remove the relay mounting bolts and remove the relay.

To install:

1. Install the relay and mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts until snug.
2. Attach all wiring to the relay.
3. If equipped, install the power distribution box cover.
4. Connect the positive (+) cable to the battery.
5. Connect the negative (-) cable to the battery.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSee Figure 3 to 6

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and install jackstands beneath the frame. Firmly apply the parking brake and place blocks in back of the rear wheels.

Fig. Disconnect all wires connected to the starter, including this ground wire on the starter moutnting bolt stud

1. Tag and disconnect the wiring at the starter.

WARNING When detaching the hardshell connector at the S-terminal, grasp the plastic shell to pull it off. Do not pull on the wire itself. Ensure to pull the connector straight off to prevent damage to the connector and S-terminal. If any part of the connector is damaged, replace the damaged component.




Fig. Some starters use a self-threading bolt to hold the starter cable





Fig. Remove the starter motor (arrow) mounting bolts ...

1. Remove the starter mounting bolts and remove the starter.

Fig. ..then remove the starter-be careful, the starter motor can be quite heavy


To install:

1. Position the starter motor against the engine and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15-19 ft. lbs. (21-27 Nm).
2. Install the starter solenoid connector by pushing it straight on. Ensure that the connector locks in position with a notable click.

Install the starter cable nut to the starter solenoid B-terminal. Tighten the nut to 80-123 inch lbs. (9-14 Nm).

1. Connect any remaining wiring to the starter motor.
2. Lower the front of the vehicle and remove the wheel blocks.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

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