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2013-2017 Honda Accord Car Battery Replacement

Replacing the battery in a 2013-2017 Honda...

iFixit Library 2013-2017 Honda Accord Moderate 20 - 30 minutes Guide 209220

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Replacing the battery in a 2013-2017 Honda Accord is a simple maintenance task that most vehicle owners can complete with basic tools and careful attention to safety. Over time, car batteries lose their ability to hold a charge, leading to slow starts or a vehicle that will not start at all. Use this guide to safely remove the old battery and install a new one. Before you begin, turn off the car and put it in park.

Step 1

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Park your Honda Accord on a flat surface, turn off the engine, and open the hood.
Secure the hood with the prop rod, then locate the battery on the driver side of the engine bay.

Step 2

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Locate the positive and negative battery terminals. The positive terminal is marked with a plus sign and usually has a red cover; the negative terminal is marked with a minus sign and usually has a black cable.
Always disconnect the negative terminal first to reduce the risk of an electrical short circuit.

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Use a 10 mm wrench or socket to loosen the nut on the negative battery terminal clamp.
Lift the negative cable off the battery post and move it aside.
Make sure the cable does not touch the battery or any metal components while you work.

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Lift the red protective cover from the positive terminal.
Loosen the 10 mm nut and remove the positive cable from the battery post.
Move the cable safely out of the way so it cannot accidentally reconnect.

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Locate the metal hold-down bracket securing the battery.
Use a 10 mm wrench or socket to remove the bolt on one side of the bracket.
Then loosen the fastener on the other side by hand.
Lift the bracket out and set it aside for reinstallation.

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Grasp the battery firmly and lift it straight up out of the battery tray, keeping it level as you remove it.
Car batteries are heavy, typically weighing 30-40 pounds, so lift carefully.
Place the old battery in a safe area and recycle it at an auto parts store.

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Place the new battery in the tray in the same orientation as the old battery, with the terminals positioned correctly.
Reconnect and tighten the positive cable first, then reconnect and tighten the negative cable.
Make sure both connections are snug, but do not overtighten them.

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Reinstall the hold-down bracket and tighten the bolts so the battery cannot move.
Close the hood and start the vehicle to confirm the installation was successful.