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How to Replace the Battery on the Honda Civic

Model: Honda Civic MK 8 - Years 2006-2012
Part: Battery

If you want to replace the battery on this vehicle yourself, the images in the video and the description below will help you carry out the replacement correctly and safely. The battery is located in the engine bay on the left side behind the headlamp. First, disconnect the negative terminal, then the positive terminal, and remove the screws securing the upper plate. After that, you can extract the battery from the bay to replace it with the new one. Reconnect the positive terminal first, then the negative terminal, and finally, re-screw the screws for the upper plate.

Updated on 31 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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