Removing & Installing Body Components
Battery
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Removal
Make sure the ignition switch is in the
(Off)
position.
1.
Remove the front seat. 2 P. 83
2.
Remove the rubber strap.
3.
Disconnect the negative - terminal from
the battery.
4.
Disconnect the positive + terminal from the
battery.
5.
Remove the battery taking care not to drop
the terminal nuts.
#
Installation
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Always connect the positive + terminal first.
Make sure that bolts and nuts are tight.
Make sure the clock information is correct after
the battery is reconnected. 2 P. 33
For proper handling of the battery, see
“Maintenance Fundamentals.” 2 P. 72
“Battery Goes Dead.” 2 P. 110
Maintenance
82
Rubber
strap
Positive
terminal
Negative terminal
Battery