How to replace the car battery on a Honda CR-V
How to replace the car battery on a Honda CR-V
By Lawrence Minnie
If you have had your Honda CR-V for more than a few years you may be due for a battery change. We show you how to change out the old battery for a new one in just a few minutes.
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It may not always be the first choice for motorists these days but the Honda CR-V has its dedicated fan base. Time has shown that once motorists buy into a CR-V they are smitten and will often keep there Honda for a long period of time. This may necessitate a change of car battery as most of them have a shelf life of anywhere between 2-5 years.
There is no need to run down to your local service centre though as you can change out the battery in your CR-V in a matter of minutes and we can show you how to do it.
You will need:
- A new battery (correct size and amperage for your model)
- Socket set with 10mm socket + long extension and 10mm wrench
Let's get started!
- Open the hood and locate the battery
- Using the 10mm socket remove the negative battery terminal.
- Lift the terminal cover on the positive side and using the 10mm socket remove the positive terminal, ensure that both cables are clear of the battery
- Use the 10mm socket, long extension and ratchet or 10mm wrench to remove the battery hold down bracket.
- Lift the battery out of the tray.
- Install the new battery and replace all the parts in reverse order.
Now that you have changed out your battery, you want to get rid of the old one, read our story on disposing of your old car battery for more information.