2001-2005 Honda Civic Battery Replacement

Follow this guide to remove and replace the...

iFixit Library 2001-2005 Honda Civic Easy 10 minutes Guide 20216

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Follow this guide to remove and replace the lead acid battery for a Honda Civic.

Step 1

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Caution! Vehicle must be turned off before attempting this replacement. Touching the battery terminals while the car is running may cause risk of electrocution.

Step 2

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Remove the connections from both the negative and the positive terminals of the battery
When removing the battery, the negative terminal must be removed first. When re-installing the battery, the positive must be connected first.

Step 3

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Using a socket wrench, remove the battery bracket from the top of the battery.
Depending on the condition of the car, the bolts may be rusted, making the removal of them a challenge.

Step 4

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Ensure that there are no connections remaining on the battery.
Lift up the battery and remove it from the battery tray.