Removing & Installing Body Components

Battery

Removal

Make sure the ignition switch is in the (Off) position.

  • Remove the seat, left and right side covers. ,
  • Remove the utility box by removing the screws.
  • Utility box

    Screws

    Utility box

  • Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
  • Negative terminal

    Positive terminal

    Battery

    Terminal bolts

  • Disconnect the positive terminal from the battery.
  • Remove the battery, taking care not to drop the terminal nuts.
  • Temporarily tighten the terminal bolt to the terminal nut when removing the battery.
  • 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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