How to Replace a Hybrid Battery in a Prius (Upgraded Battery)

Learn how to repair the hybrid battery in a generation 3 Prius 2010-2015 so you can get your Prius back on the road. If you are getting a "check hybrid system" notification or P0A80, P3011, P3012, P3013 codes that means the hybrid battery is failing. Not only are we replacing the hybrid battery but we are upgrading it to new cylindrical cells that give you more power and have lower resistance so your regenerative braking can charge up the batteries quicker.

0:00 Intro
2:14 How tell if your hybrid battery is bad
3:18 How to remove car interior pieces
9:10 How to use epoxy to repair interior panels
10:00 How to disconnect the hybrid battery
15:12 Removing the hybrid battery from the car
16:09 Disassembling the hybrid battery pack
21:17 Installing new cylindrical battery cells
32:30 Installing the rebuilt battery into the car
34:07 Testing the new hybrid battery
35:18 Installing the car interior
38:17 Fuel economy test drive

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[TheStraightPipes]

Watching this just in case. Never know when it might come in handy

[randomlonglegcat]

The safety plug tool being the safety connection is genius

[TheJaycal]

My brother was a master technician for 30 years. You have an amazing talent not only for mechanics but for teaching!!

[Seikatsu]

Its crazy to me how far you go the extra mile. There will be a single bolt and yet you still set up an entire shot, Camara, lighting, everything just to get a one and a half second shot of a single bolt. Genuinely, i appreciate that a lot and so mad respect for you for really going the extra mile and then some!

[ASMRunning]

I don't own a Prius or plan on buying one anytime soon, but Chris's car videos are just too educational and well-made to not watch. This is some high quality entertainment!

[wyattwilson]

Find me one person who wouldn't spend 40 minutes not only learning how to replace the hybrid cells in a Prius, but also experiencing the passion this man has for his job. Shine on, Chris. I know nobody more down to Earth, and no bigger nerd (in the best way) than ChrisFix. Thank you for the years of entertainment.

[vojtoos]

I don't even have a prius, but I watched it from start to finish with full pleasure... Great job on the video, amazing!

[TheOlusegun]

I don't even have a Prius, now I am looking for one with a bad battery. I was glued to this, while I just stumbled on it while looking for a totally different stuff. Good job Chris!

[sebastienbolduc]

Damn, this guy is a gem! Nobody on Youtube does instructive car repair videos in detail as well as him.

[JRs-Garage]

I’ve done multiple hybrid battery replacement and repairs, I have to say this is the most straightforward and detailed video on YouTube I’ve seen, great job Chris!

[MBrulla]

Your preparation before filming is spectacular. Scripting to ensure you pantomime to match your voiceover, pacing to make sure sped up parts match the feel of the rest, and overall preparation (research on torque specs, for instance) is absolutely unmatched anywhere else.

You also have branding down to a science. This is a must watch for anyone looking to create instructional content.

[bluezcluez]

I can't imagine a better video to explain how to get this job done. 10 out of 10, well done Chris!

[EXPLOBRO]

These videos are without a doubt the highest quality in the industry. It’s incredible how seamless all of his steps are. At times it feels like Chris can see into the future. Fantastic work as always!

[techforever]

I swear to god I wished this video never ends. Amazing attention to detail, camera angles, explanations, and so on and so forth. Just perfect.

[natasastojanovic]

Started watching videos on how to detail a car and ended up here... I don't have a car, not even a drivers license, but these videos are so mesmerizing! Chris, hats off to you for going in such details and being so patient and explaining every step! I wish professors in schools had this kind of approach to reaching kids. Great job and keep being awesome! 😊

[theknifedude]

My sister is a Prius fan. She is on her second. After seeing your video I think I am going to ask her to let me buy it when she is ready to replace it. And then follow your instructions to replace the battery. A $5, 000 Prius would be a nice addition to my stable of vehicles.

[davidhutton]

Chris, you did a great job making this video. The camera positions was perfect. You explained everything. My son-in-law recently purchased a 2011 Prius with 150, 000 miles. It needed the batteries replaced but the previous owner opted to sell the car and purchase another vehicle. We watched this awesome video and purchased the batteries used in this video and we installed them yesterday. We took our time and referred to the video several times. Everything fit perfectly and we did not have any issues at all. Being an ex-mechanic, everything was pretty straight forward, but my son-in-law wanted to follow your steps. We even torqued the bolts and nuts to your specs. After installation, the car was charging up the batteries. Thanks again, for this fantastic video and recommending these batteries.

[ohioplayer-blem]

The safety plug as a tool is great. The ease of battery replacement makes me see these cars completely different. Beautifully engineered.

[Jinxterman]

This was EXPONENTIALLY ***THE BEST*** Automotive repair video I've ever seen! Well done!!!! --Your explanations were perfect: the lighting was spot on. Editing was unbelievably crisp & sharp.... VERY impressive. (No extraneous tightenings, explanations or removal steps, etc.)... the best 40 minutes I've spent in years! Thank

[GFSwinger]

I will never own an EV or a hybrid but I still watched this entire video. Great production, consice and to the point, no annoying background music, overall a great video.