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Acura (Honda) RL V6-3.7L (2009)08 · Starting and Charging
08 · Electrical

Battery: Service and Repair

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
RL
Engine
V6-3.7L
Year
2009
Section
Battery › Service and Repair › Procedures
Starting and ChargingProcedures · page 1 of 2
Battery: Service and Repair – Acura RL V6-3.7L (2009)

Battery: Procedures

Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection

Disconnection

NOTE: Some systems store data in memory that is lost when the battery is disconnected. Do the following steps before disconnecting the battery.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code(s) for the audio and/or the navigation system (if equipped).

2. For some models or if you're replacing the audio unit, it maybe necessary to write down the audio presets (AM and FM), and the XM audio presets

(if equipped), because the audio unit does not retain the presets after the battery is disconnected.

3. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

4. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable from the battery.

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery first.

5. Disconnect the positive cable from the battery.

Reconnection

NOTE: Some systems store data in memory that is lost when the battery is disconnected. Do the following steps to restore the systems back to normal
operation.

1. Clean the battery terminals.

2. Test the battery.  See: Testing and Inspection

3. Reconnect the positive cable (A) to the battery (B) first, then reconnect the negative cable (C) to the battery.

NOTE: Always connect the positive cable to the battery first.

4. Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

5. Enter the anti-theft code(s) for the audio system and/or the navigation system (if equipped).

6. Enter the audio presets (if applicable), and enter the XM audio presets (if equipped).

7. Set the clock (for vehicles without navigation).

8. Do the steering column position memorization.  See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Testing and Inspection/Programming and

Relearning

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