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2023-2026 Acura Integra — Battery Replacement

By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026

🔧 Easy 30-90 minutes $180 DIY

Save $120 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $300

Quick answer: Battery Replacement on a 2023–2026 Acura Integra is rated Easy and takes about 30-90 minutes. You'll need 2 tools for this job, and parts cost about $180. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.

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Parts You Need

Total Cost
$180.00
Part Name Part Number Price Buy
Replacement 12-volt battery for 2023-2026 Acura Integra; verify group size, CCA, terminal layout, and VIN fitment — $180.00
Anti-corrosion terminal protectant or felt washers (optional) Optional — $8.00

About prices: shown prices are typical retail averages and change frequently; cheaper alternatives may be available. Confirm the current price before buying.

💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps carefully

1

Verify battery fitment and charging symptoms

The Integra takes a Group 47 (H5) — catalogs list AGM around 680 CCA. Buy a Group 47/H5 with CCA at or above the original and the same terminal layout. A charging warning that stays lit points at the alternator.

2

Make the vehicle safe and preserve settings when permitted

Park level, power fully off, key fob well away so the modules sleep first — disconnecting power while modules are awake causes phantom warning lights. Wear gloves and eye protection and keep metal tools off both posts; a swollen, cracked, or leaking case is a shop job.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker

In my experience, That phantom-warning-lights warning is real on these cars — the modules talk to each other constantly. Keep the fob far away and let everything sleep a few minutes before you break the connection.

3

Disconnect the old battery

Remove battery cover if fitted. Loosen the negative (-) clamp first and tuck it aside, then the positive (+). Remove the hold-down bolt and lift the old Group 47 out with both hands, keeping it level. Photograph cable routing and terminal orientation first.

4

Compare and install the replacement

Compare the new Group 47 (H5) against old: footprint, height, terminals, CCA at or above the original. Clean the tray and cable ends. Lower it in, refit the hold-down snug, then reconnect positive first, negative second. Refit the battery cover.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker

From my bay, An H5 that sits even slightly proud of the tray will keep the cover from fitting right. Test-fit before you connect anything — terminals that are mirrored or a case that's too tall mean the wrong battery.

5

Reset and verify operation

No registration step, but Acuras notice power interruption. Confirm a brisk crank, no warning lights, and 13.5-14.8 volts across the posts, engine running. Reset the clock and infotainment presets. If any warning light stays on or the car stalls, get the charging system diagnosed.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker

Take it from me: If driver-assist warnings pop up right after the swap, don't panic — the cameras and radar recalibrate themselves after a few drives. Give it a day before you worry.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • • Buying by appearance instead of group size, CCA, polarity, and hold-down fit
  • • Shorting the positive terminal to the body with a metal tool
  • • Lifting the battery by damaged terminals or leaving it unsecured
  • • Skipping battery registration, window/clock resets, or charging-system checks when required
  • • Assuming a new battery fixes a parasitic draw or charging fault