Honda Pilot and Acura MDX (2016 - present) - New Battery Install

[@sams5177]

thank u so much. literally sat for an hour and a half trying to figure out how to put this back together. Super confusing and literally no space to work with.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@frazierjs]

Thank you! This was very helpful, informative, and easy to understand and follow for a DIY like me.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - You're welcome and thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@NakedStranger5483]

At 1.32 she shows using a forked prying tool to remove the plastic retaining SCREWS for the air intake. How many times do you think you push/pull plastic screws before you strip them? While this is hardly the most convenient battery location, this was actually really easy to do. Didn't really take much if any longer than other batteries I've done in the past. Heck, my KIA Optima's battery is in the trunk and you have to remove a little panel to get to it. My Honda Insight's battery is inside the car inside the flying console between the driver and passenger seats. And like someone else said, you can always clip the negative to any metal in the engine compartment to jump or test with.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@diyi75]

I noticed that also. Has a crosstip indentation for a reason😂

[@7overland514]

At least she told me where the battery is located. Who would’ve thunk it was in the engine bay. 😂 actually entertaining myself watching the videos on KZbin since I will doing it in a few days. She also didn’t remove the entire battery box and associated connectors.

[@mikep197]

Remember not too long ago when you had to remove one simple bracket to pull the battery? Man I miss those days. Every model year it becomes more of a PITA

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@cwcarso]

Great Video -- I took a look at where the battery was, and knew I needed some additional knowledge about this job --- thanks

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - You're welcome and thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@natem1861]

FYI you can get latex or nitrile gloves in different sizes to fit you better. Thx.

[@TheBatteryShop]

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[@DarDarBanks1]

I was really hoping you would show the battery reset/recalibration. Any links

[@TheBatteryShop]

Thank you for your question and for watching. We would recommend you consult the owners manual and/or dealership for specifics on the battery reset and recalibration requirements and steps for you vehicle.

[@strkeout]

Thanks for this but in all of these videos on KZbin, no one shows anything about that plastic piece on the bracket stem. I wound up breaking mine.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@dlb18]

What brand memory saver did you use in this video and is it a 12V? Thanks in advance!

[@haroldvelasquez9185]

Great video thank you , I have a question this batteries for Honda Pilot are maintenance free or they can be add distilled water if needed. Thank you

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! The battery in this Honda Pilot was a maintenance free AGM battery.

[@haroldvelasquez9185]

@@TheBatteryShop thank you once again

[@Beyong83]

Is the battery cover necessary?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Thank you for watching. We would recommend you follow your manufacturers installation instructions.

[@parabody1]

Thank you job made easy thanks to this video!

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@scottsurman5504]

Where and how did you install battery saver? What can a do it yourselfer use for this?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! Check out our video on Memory Saving to answer your questions. The link is in this video's description.

[@manolobumanlag6772]

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[@KingMe1]

Do you need a battery memory saver for the late model Pilot's???

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! We don't have that information here in the studio, so we recommend that you check a service/repair manual for the vehicle to be sure. We use memory saving on the vehicle's we work on as a precaution unless a service manual says not to.

[@jm9037]

I just replaced the battery on a 2019 Pilot Elite. I did not use a memory saver and all of my radio station and seat location presets were still saved after the changeout.

[@TechLeadEngineer]

Hi, This is a great and very informational video for DIY'ers. Question for you, for newer model Pilot with idle-stop feature, does it require a different type of battery? I used to have a Toyota Highlander and it used a different type of battery due to idle-stop feature of the engine. And that special battery is significantly more expensive than the regular battery. So I wonder if Pilot now also requires a different type of battery, possibly not available at Costco. Can you please let me know? Thank you!

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! According to BCI 2016-2020 Honda Pilots require a Group 48 battery. However the 2018-2020 Elite, Touring and TRG models as well as the 2016-2017 Elite and Touring models require an AGM style battery.

[@jm9037]

The AGM battery Group 48 (H6) is available at Costco. I just purchased a replacement one for a 2019 Pilot Elite with idle stop.

[@TechLeadEngineer]

@@jm9037 That’s good to know. Thanks.

[@p_o]

Wow

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching!

[@p_o]

@@TheBatteryShop thank you for the video, me and my college bud had to replace his car’s battery and we had no idea how and your video definitely saved us alot of time, stress, and money. Thank you so much!

[@jimmyjet1797]

It's too much trouble just to change the battery... I wouldn't own a pilot even I was given one..

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion!

[@strkeout]

Have a hard time putting one foot in front of the other? Was simple.

[@roddizon2242]

look like it easy but is not, this girl may jave done it 1000 times, also I noticed that the negative battery terminal doesn't fit well , I am afraid went it run the terminal will get unhook on the battery post..

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! This was actually the first time the young lady did this (with a lot of coaching from the film crew). We find that worn battery cable connectors can cause a loose fit. The cable usually has to be replaced. There are replacement cable clamps available, but they are supposed to be temporary replacements only.

[@gregcrabb3497]

This is nothing. Try changing the battery in an 01 VW beetle. Have to move power steering reservoir.

[@TheBatteryShop]

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[@Relaxation-Clips]

Why we have to go to too much troubles to replace battery for this car? not buy this car (-:

[@TheBatteryShop]

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[@josuejauregui8656]

I'm glad it does go thru all that makes it harder to get stolen

[@eutanasio31]

So you take it to the dealer and they can rip you off again and again

[@wzman2006]

How often do you replace your battery???

[@jeffy7360]

@@wzman2006 typically every 3 - 5 years. But its tedious to get your car jumped or jumped another car because you'll have to get to the battery

[@Geo-ct4mw]

What happens if you don't have a memory saver,can you still replace the battery without a memory saver?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! When the battery is disconnected without a memory saver several vehicle systems may l have to be reset. We suggest that you check the vehicle owner's manual or a service repair manual for the vehicle to see what systems, if any, would be affected and the tools and procedures required for any required resets.

[@Geo-ct4mw]

@@TheBatteryShop thanks.