Removing & Installing Body Components

Battery

Rubber strap

Positive terminal

Negative terminal

Battery

Battery strap

Removal

Make sure the electrical system is turned off.

  • Remove the maintenance lid.
  • Unhook the rubber strap.
  • Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
  • Disconnect the positive terminal from the battery.
  • Remove the battery, taking care not to drop the terminal nuts.
  • Remove the battery by pulling the battery strap with one hand while supporting the battery with the other.
  • Installation

    Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. Always connect the positive terminal first. Make sure bolts and nuts are tight.

    Make sure the clock information is correct after the battery is reconnected.

    For proper handling of the battery, see “Maintenance Fundamentals.”
    “Battery Goes Dead.”

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