How to replace the car battery on a Honda BR-V

Changing a car battery is easier than you think, and we can show the steps to replacing it in the magic Honda BR-V

Lawrence Minnie

22 Jan 2024 · 08:31Car Ownership1 min read

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BR-V battery replacement

With most modern cars having high levels of tech features that require a constant power supply, manufacturers have forgone older lead-acid batteries and have included newer battery technology into their production cars. These batteries have increased lifespans that exceed 3-5 years, so the first owners should never need to replace their batteries in the first few years.

If you are a second or third owner, though, you may need to replace the vehicle battery, and you can save yourself the labour charge at a garage by taking on the task yourself. It's a rather straightforward procedure, and we can show you how it's done with minimal effort and tools.

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You will need:

10mm wrench
13mm socket + extension and driver

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Let's get it done

1. Open the bonnet

2. Locate the battery

3. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the negative battery terminal

4. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the positive terminal

5. Use the 13mm socket to remove the battery hold-down bracket

6. Remove the battery

7. Install new battery

8. Assemble in reverse order

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more