Recycling of Acura and Honda High-Voltage Battery Packs
Information Manual for Vehicle Dismantlers
APPLIES TO:
Brand

Year

Model

Trim Level

Honda

2005–07
2014–15
2014
2003–05
2006–11
2012–15
2011–12
2013–16
2000–06
2010–14
2013–14
2014, 2016

Accord Hybrid
Accord Hybrid
Accord Plug-In
Civic Hybrid
Civic Hybrid
Civic Hybrid
CR–Z
CR–Z
Insight
Insight
ILX Hybrid
RLX Sport Hybrid

ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL

Acura

Remarks

VIN will start with 1HG
VIN will start with JHM

Battery
Type
Ni-MH
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Ni-MH
Ni-MH
Li-Ion
Ni-MH
Li-Ion
Ni-MH
Ni-MH
Li-Ion
Li-Ion

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13
32
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52
54

OVERVIEW
Acura and Honda hybrid vehicles are equipped with high-voltage (HV) nickel-metal-hybrid (Ni-MH) or lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
battery packs, which must be recycled when they have reached the end of their useful life or when the vehicle is
dismantled.
This information manual is being provided to support vehicle dismantlers (vehicle salvage/scrap yards) that might not
otherwise have access to Acura or Honda service manuals. This manual contains detailed instructions concerning the
proper removal and handling of the high-voltage batteries found in these vehicles.
NOTE: This manual is only intended for vehicle dismantlers who disassemble and scrap vehicles at the end of their
useful life. Vehicle repair technicians and other personnel who may need information about the removal or exchange of
an Acura or Honda hybrid battery should follow the instructions made available through Service Express at
www.techinfo.honda.com.
SERVICE INFORMATION
The information contained in this manual is intended for use by qualified technicians. Attempting to perform these
procedures without the proper training, tools, and equipment could cause injury to you or others.
Any person who intends to use a procedure or a tool that is not recommended by Acura or Honda must first determine
the risks to their personal safety.
When removing and preparing an Acura or Honda hybrid battery pack for recycling, be sure to follow all warnings and
precautions provided in this manual and adhere to all federal, state, and local laws relating to the management of these
batteries at your facility.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools,
equipment, and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you
should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information
applies, contact an authorized Honda automobile dealer.

© 2016 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

BJA 50908-01982 (AJA-03150) Version 3

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Because this manual is intended for professionals, we do not provide warnings about many basic safety practices. If you
have not received the appropriate safety training or do not feel confident about your knowledge of safe handling of the
hybrid batteries, we strongly recommend that you not attempt to do the procedures described in this manual.

Failure to properly follow instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or
killed. Follow the procedures and precautions in this manual carefully.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Make sure you have a clear understanding of all basic shop safety practices and that you are wearing appropriate
clothing and using appropriate safety equipment. When doing any service task, be especially careful of the following:
• Read all of the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and the skills required to do the tasks
safely and completely.
• Protect your eyes by using proper safety glasses, goggles, or face shields.
• Use other protective gear when necessary, such as insulated gloves or protective goggles.
• Protect yourself and others whenever you have the vehicle up in the air. Anytime you raise the vehicle, either with a
lift or a jack, make sure that it is always securely supported. Use safety stands if needed.
• When removing or installing items marked with

, always use insulated tools and wrap the items with insulating tape.

• Hybrid Battery Labels. You will find safety and information labels affixed on or near the hybrid battery. Some
examples are shown below.

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SPECIAL TOOLS
In addition to basic mechanic tools, you will also need the following when removing a high-voltage battery.
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•
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Insulated gloves, protective goggles, and protective shoes. Check the gloves for pin holes, tears, or other damage.
ABC-rated fire extinguisher
Shop towels
Insulating tape
Voltmeter
Insulated tool set

BASIC PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH HIGH VOLTAGE
• The high-voltage cables and their covers are colored bright orange. Warning labels are attached to high-voltage and
other related parts. When the system is energized, be careful not to touch these cables and parts without adequate
protective gear.
• Be sure to shut off the electrical circuits and isolate the high-voltage system and related parts before servicing the
system.
• Always use insulated tools when servicing, disassembling, or replacing items marked with
if the hybrid battery module switch is turned to OFF.

in each procedure even

• Do not disassemble the hybrid battery module.
• After disconnecting the high-voltage terminals, bus bars, etc., insulate the parts with insulating tape.
• Do your best to avoid touching bare wires that could carry high voltage. If you must touch them, first put on insulated
gloves and measure the voltage between the module and body ground. If the voltage is above the 12 V battery
voltage, insulate the part with insulating tape before performing any operation to prevent shorting the high-voltage
battery
• When insulating a high-voltage area with insulating tape, be sure to cover it thoroughly.
• Check around the battery module for leaks. If you find a leak, do your best to avoid touching it. If you must touch it,
first put on insulated gloves and protective goggles.
• Keep sparks and flames away from the high-voltage battery since the electrolyte may be flammable.
• Seal the removed high-voltage battery in a polypropylene (PP) bag, and keep it in a well-ventilated area away from
sparks and flames.

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HV BATTERY RECYCLING CONTACT INFORMATION
Once you have removed the HV battery from the vehicle, please contact American Honda’s Hybrid Battery
Consolidation Center at 1(800)-555-3497 for shipping instructions.
American Honda Hybrid Battery Consolidation Center
14286 Monte Vista Ave.
Chino, CA 91701
(800) 555-3497
NOTE: Some newer hybrid models use a lithium-ion battery. These batteries are handled as regulated hazardous
material and returns require special handling with certified packaging and documentation.

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HV BATTERY REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
2005–07 Accord Hybrid
1. Disconnect the negative cable to the 12V battery.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion and the seat-back.
3. Remove bolt (A) and the switch cover.

4. Turn the battery module switch to OFF.
5. Wait 5 minutes to allow the internal capacitors to discharge.
6. Remove the bolts (A), then the lid (B).

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7. Remove the high-voltage cables (A), then wrap them with insulating tape (B).

8. Disconnect the connector (C), and the battery module connector (D).
9. Remove the spare tire lid and the trunk front trim panel.
10. From inside the trunk, remove the caps (A) and nuts (B).

11. From inside the cabin, remove the bolts (A).

12. Remove the battery module (B).
13. Remove the stud bolts (C) from the battery module, if necessary.
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21. With the help of an assistant, carefully lift and remove the HV battery pack out of the vehicle without damaging it.
END

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HV BATTERY REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
2014–15 Accord Hybrid
1. Disconnect the negative cable to the 12V battery.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion, the seat side bolsters, and the rear seat-back.
3. Remove the main switch cover (A).

4. Raise the lever (A) while pushing the tab (B), then remove the service plug (C).
NOTE: When removing or installing the service plug, use insulated tools.

5. Wait 5 minutes to allow the internal capacitors to discharge.
6. Wrap the service plug base (A) with insulating tape.

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7. Remove the rear bulkhead gusset (A).

8. Remove the front cover (A).

9. Remove the ground cable bolt (A).

10. Disconnect the cable terminals (B, C, and D).
11. Remove the cable clamps (E).

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12. Disconnect the connector (A).

13.

Disconnect the high-voltage cable terminals (B and C).

14.

Remove the shield pipe bracket (D) and the cable clamps (E).

15.

Remove the left and right air inlet trim (A). The left side is shown below.

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16.

Remove the left and right air inlet ducts (A). The left side is shown below.

17. Remove the following items:
• Trunk floor cover
• Trunk rear trim panel
• Trunk tool box
• Trunk front trim panel
18. From the trunk of the vehicle, remove the fan inlet duct (A).

19. From the trunk of the vehicle, remove the right-rear frame bar (A) and the left-rear frame bar (B).

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20. From the trunk of the vehicle, remove the bolts (A).

21. From the inside of the vehicle, remove the bolts (A). If available, use special tool 07AAB-5K0A110 as shown below.
NOTE: It is not necessary to use the special tool to remove the battery.

22. With the help of an assistant, carefully lift and remove the HV battery pack from the trunk side of the vehicle without
damaging it.
END

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HV BATTERY REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
2014 Accord Plug-In
1. Disconnect the negative cable to the 12V battery.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion, the seat side bolsters, and the rear seat-back.
3. Remove the main switch cover (A).

4. Turn the main switch (A) to OFF, then check that the OFF switch knob position is showing.

5. Wait 5 minutes to allow the internal capacitors to discharge.
6. Remove the main switch lid (A).

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7. Remove the rear bulkhead gusset (A).

8. From inside the cabin, remove the right side cover (A).

9. Disconnect the high-voltage connectors (B) and apply insulating tape around the connectors to prevent contact as
shown on (C).

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10. Disconnect the left lower harness connectors (A).

11. Disconnect the right lower harness connector (A).

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12. Disconnect the upper harness connectors (A) and remove the harness clamp (B).

13. Remove the ground cable (A).

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14. Disconnect the high-voltage cable connector (A) and remove the harness clamp (B).

15. Remove the harness clamp (A), then disconnect the cable (B) and the ground cable (C).

16. Remove the cover (A).

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17. Remove the right air inlet trim (A).

18. Remove the right battery inlet duct (A) and the inlet duct (B).

19. Disconnect the high-voltage cable (A) terminals and remove the harness clamps (B).

20. Remove the following items:
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•

Trunk floor cover
Trunk rear trim panel
Trunk tool box
Trunk front trim panel
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21. From the trunk side, remove the guard (A).

22. Remove the fan outlet duct (A).

23. Remove the rear inlet duct (A) and the harness clamp (B).

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24. From the cabin side, remove the bolts (A).

25. From the trunk side, remove the bolts (A).

26. From the cabin side, disconnect the high voltage cable (A) terminals and remove the harness clamps (B). Then
remove the connector bracket (C).

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27. Disconnect the right lower harness connector (A).

28. Remove the connector bracket (B).
29. Disconnect the sensor connector (A).

30. Remove the component (B).
31. From the trunk side, remove the plates (A) and the battery insulator (B).
NOTE: Squeeze inward on the ends of the plates to release the lock tabs.

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32. Remove the left battery outlet duct (A) and the right battery outlet duct (B).

33. From the cabin side, disconnect the right lower harness connector (A) and remove the harness clamps (B).

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34. Disconnect the right side wire harness connector (A).

35. Remove the upper front bracket (A) and the harness clamps (B).

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36. From the trunk side, disconnect the left lower harness connector (A).

37. From the cabin side, remove the left upper mounting bracket (A) and the right upper mounting bracket (B).

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38. Remove the six battery mounting bolts (B) from the battery pack (A).

39. For the six battery mounting bolts (C) that cannot be removed, lift-up the bolts one at time and install an 80 mm long
slit plastic tube (D) around the bolts if available.
NOTE:
 The slit plastic tubes are included in the Accord PHEV Battery R&R Equipment Loan Kit (07PHEVBATOLKIT).
 The plastic tubes keep the mounting bolts up and out of way to allow battery pack A to slide out.
40. Place fender covers over the rear fenders and the trunk opening to avoid damaged to the vehicle.

41. If available, attach the battery removal/installation carrier (B) onto the battery pack. Loosely tighten the bolts (C).
42. Install the carrier adapter mount (D) with the "A" mark (E) side to the right rear battery pack mount. Loosely tighten
the bolts (F).
43. Tighten the five bolts (C and F) to 24.4 N·m (2.49 kgf·m, 18.0 lbf·ft).

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44. If available, install the inside handle (A) to the battery removal/installation carrier (B) and install the pin (C).

45. If available, set the battery removal/installation table (D) in the trunk area as shown (table legs extended).
46. With the help of an assistant on the inside of the vehicle, carefully lift and transfer the battery pack onto the battery
removal/installation table (B).

47. If attached, remove the inside handle (C) from the battery pack removal/installation carrier (D).