What are these around my car battery?

[Major]

What is this plastic frame work around my battery in my 2012 Accord. This is the original battery and I am thinking it's just the way Honda protect the edge of the battery when it is first made. I was hoping it is that otherwise it restricts me as to what physical size battery I can replace it with?

[jimbojim]

Hi Major, I have 2005 accord tourer, I have the same - when I remove (Halfords) battery, the plastic surround is removed and re-fitted to replacement battery -  both are then dropped back into battery tray and top holding bracket re-fitted - I presume yours is the same ! hope this helps.

Cheers

[jimbojim]

Just checked - looks identical to mine (Honda battery was replaced) now on my 3rd battery, last 2 from Halfords ref. HB053.

If my battery starts to play up after around 3 years I just replace it - its not worth being stuck for what it cost`s to replace it.

Cheers