Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection: Reconnection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Some systems store data in memory (including seat position, mirror position, etc) that is lost when the battery is disconnected Do the following procedures to restore the systems back to normal operation

Clean the battery terminals
Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST )
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

Fig 1: Positive Cable, Battery And Negative Cable With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion
Install the bulkhead cover (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
Enter the anti-theft code(s) for the audio system and/or the audio-navigation system (if equipped)
Enter the audio presets (if applicable), and enter the XM audio presets (if equipped)
Set the clock (for vehicles without navigation)