Honda 72148-SLJ-000 Battery (Cr2032)

You can Select Your Vehicle to check if 72148-SLJ-000 fits your vehicle.

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.

You should have a face shield or safety goggles, baking soda, petroleum jelly, a battery post/cable cleaner, treated felt washers, a puller, and rubber gloves.

Always turn off the engine and accessories and disconnect the cable from the negative terminal before servicing the battery. Avoid sparks, smoking, or lighting matches near the battery and charge batteries in well-ventilated areas.

Inspect the battery for external damage, check for corroded or loose connections, and ensure the positive terminal and cable clamp have a protective rubber cover.

Devices known as "memory-savers" can help avoid issues by providing sufficient current to maintain audio unit security codes and other memory functions while the vehicle battery is disconnected.

The first step is to disconnect the negative battery cable, followed by disconnecting the positive battery cable from the battery.

After battery reconnection, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) idle learn procedure should be performed to ensure proper PCM learning and engine idle characteristics. This procedure involves starting the engine, reaching a specific RPM, and allowing the engine to idle under specific conditions.

Remove the battery hold-down clamp.

Disconnect the negative battery cable first, then the positive cable and perform a battery load test with a load tester.

Rapid boost charges should only be used in emergencies.

Visually inspect the indicator eye on the top of the battery and perform an open voltage circuit test with a digital voltmeter.

To disconnect the battery for service procedures requiring power interruption, you should loosen the cable clamp nut and disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, isolating the cable end to prevent accidental contact.

If corrosion is present on the battery, you should remove it for cleaning. This involves disconnecting cables and the hold-down clamp, and lifting it from the engine compartment. Thoroughly clean cable clamps, terminals, and the battery case with warm water and baking soda while wearing safety goggles, rubber gloves, and old clothes.