P500 Before leaving dealer - battery cover bolt

[Mudder]

TIP, Before you leave the dealership. There’s a common problem with a stripped battery cover captured well nut. Suggest to have the dealer demonstrate removal of the cover, and don’t overtighten when re-installing. Just saying, it can be a pain, better for them to learn the lesson and not you. Here’s some threads of the issue and some options to fix.
Wondering if a sticky thread would be helpful, (@Hondasxs ?).
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[BuckCreek01]

Good information for new buyers. Had this problem but found after purchase.

 

[HondaTech]

If overtigthened the captured well nut will start to spin on the plastic and make it a pain to remove.

I hand start and never use anything but a wrench to tighten.

 

[Eltobgi]

Good info! I will have to investigate to see if I have this problem!

 

[Oregonkirk]

Good info! I will have to investigate to see if I have this problem!

Excellent idea! Wish I would have known about the issue before I brought mine home from the dealer.

 

[Mudder]

since so many have experienced this, could this be a stciky thread under “Buying a P500”.

 

[Chooglin]

The thing I don't get , why is it always the top bolt that does this and not the bottom one ?

 

[sotw]

The thing I don't get , why is it always the top bolt that does this and not the bottom one ?

Was both on mine

 

[Mudder]

Thought the pin hole drill bit method by @Alphapup was a smart way to hold the spinning nut. P500 - Caution on P500 battery cover bolts

 

[Mudder]

Bumping a 6 yr old thread for newer members.

 

[ScottA58]

Bumping a 6 yr old thread for newer members.

Are they still over tightening these bolts? You mean in over 6 years Honda hasn't addressed this issue?

 

[Mudder]

Are they still over tightening these bolts? You mean in over 6 years Honda hasn't addressed this issue?

Seems so, and same design on the 520. Finally just put a tie wrap on mine.

P500 - Battery cover Nut design - free floating nut

I'm discovering more and more about the "new to me" 520 and decided to put a charge on the battery. Easy as pie the top bolt came out - the 'nut' stayed in place - no worries like some of the owners that mentioned super tightened bolts. Start on the bottom bolt -- again came out without...

hondasxs.com

 

[ScottA58]

What size wrench do I need to check these bolts? I am picking up my new 520 today.

 

[Fatsquatch]

What size wrench do I need to check these bolts? I am picking up my new 520 today.

10mm