2010–2013 Acura ZDX
By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
Save $120 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $300
Quick answer: 12V Battery Replacement on a 2010–2013 Acura ZDX 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.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement 12-volt battery for 2010-2013 Acura ZDX; verify group size, CCA, terminal layout, and VIN fitment | — | $180.00 | |
| Anti-corrosion terminal protectant or felt washers (optional) Optional | — | $8.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Check the label on your current battery and match the group size, terminal layout, and at least the factory cold-cranking amps before buying. Photograph the old label for the parts counter.
Open the hood and locate the battery in the engine bay — you may need to move the air-filter housing or a plastic cover aside on some builds to reach it fully. Wear gloves and eye protection, and keep metal tools away from the terminals.
I don't store batteries on concrete. It's a myth that it drains them, but I keep them charged anyway. I keep baking soda and water handy for acid cleanup. Neutralize first, then wipe — acid eats everything.
Check both cable clamps for white or green corrosion, cracked insulation, and looseness. Note which cable runs to the positive post and which to the negative, and inspect the hold-down clamp at the base of the battery.
Loosen the negative cable clamp nut with a 10mm wrench and lift the clamp straight off the post; tuck it where it cannot fall back onto the terminal. Then remove the positive cable the same way.
Unbolt the hold-down clamp and lift it clear, then lift the old battery straight up and out — 40 pounds — and set it on the ground, not on the fender. Set the new battery into the tray.
Clean both cable clamps with a wire brush, then connect the positive cable first and the negative cable second, tightening each nut firmly so the clamps cannot rotate on the posts.
Expect about 13.5 to 14.5 volts across the terminals with the engine running. Reset the clock and radio presets — on some Acuras you may need the radio security code from the card in your owner's manual.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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