Honda 72148-T2A-000 Battery Comp (Cr1

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Get safety goggles, baking soda, Vaseline, battery cleaner, felt washers, pullers, and gloves before you do anything about your battery. Shut down the engine and disconnect the negative clamp. Avoid any sparks next to it because it contains flammable hydrogen gas; therefore charge it in a ventilated area. Battery electrolyte is corrosive so avoid contact with it. Check the battery for any visual damage or loose connections. For corroded ones remove cables and clean them with a baking soda solution. Make sure that the terminals are clean and shiny. When reinstalling do not over tighten clamp bolts. Discharged batteries/maintenance slow-rate chargers should be used. Do not attempt rapid boost charges during charging mode. It takes approximately 12-16 hours to fully charge one's battery.

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal first, then disconnect the cable from the positive battery terminal. Remove the battery hold-down clamp. Lift out the battery, but be careful as it's heavy. Battery straps and handlers are available at most auto parts stores for reasonable prices and they make it easier to remove and carry the battery. If you are replacing the battery, make sure you get one that's identical, with the same dimensions, amperage rating, cold cranking rating, etc. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to connect the positive cable first and the negative cable last.

Before disconnecting the battery in vehicles with power door locks, it is advisable to remove the key from the ignition and keep it with you to prevent accidental engagement of the power door locks when the battery is reconnected.

Yes, battery straps and handlers are available at most auto parts stores for reasonable prices.

To remove corrosion on hold-down components and the battery case, use a water and baking soda solution and cover corroded metal parts with a zinc-based primer, followed by paint.

Typically, a trickle charger should be used for 12 to 16 hours for the appropriate charging time.

Memory-saver devices are used to ensure the maintenance of audio unit security codes, PCM memory, and power to always-hot circuits like the clock and radio memory circuits when the battery is disconnected.

A weak or defective battery will be indicated immediately by the load tester.