Removing & Installing Body Components
Battery
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Removal
Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
position.
1.
Remove the seat. 2 P. 56
2.
Remove the battery cover by removing
the screw.
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 bolts and nuts are
tight.
Tighten the battery cover screw.
Torque: 0.7 lbf·ft (1 N·m, 0.1 kgf·m)
Make sure the clock information is correct
after the battery is reconnected. 2 P. 23
For proper handling of the battery, see
“Maintenance Fundamentals.” 2 P. 45
“Battery Goes Dead.” 2 P. 78
Maintenance
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Battery cover
Positive
terminal
Negative
terminal
Battery
Battery cover screw
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