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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.
2013-2017 Honda Accord Car Battery Replacement
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-by-step instructions
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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.
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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