NOTE
The electrical caddy has an opening in the front right corner allowing access to the negative battery terminal.
Disconnection and Removal
| 1. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → SEAT → Seat Latch: Police Models. Remove seat retaining pin from support post. | |
| 2. | Remove bolt and nut at the front seat pivot. Remove seat. | |
| 3. | See Figure 1. Remove two flange nuts (2) and flat washers securing seat fairing. Raise and remove fairing (1). | |
| 4. | See Figure 2. If present, move purge solenoid (1) forward to release from top caddy. Release HFSM antenna (2) from top caddy and move out of the way. | |
| 5. | Remove fasteners (4) from rear of caddy. | |
| 6. | Cut cable ties (3) and move harnesses to allow more clearance for top caddy. | |
| 7. | See Figure 3. Release top caddy from front hold-down and rotate top caddy (1) out of the way. | |
| 8. | If equipped with security system siren, turn the ignition switch ON with the hands-free fob present to disarm the security system. | |
 WARNINGDisconnect negative (-) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00049a) | ||
| 9. | Remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal. | |
| 10. | Remove battery positive cable (red) from battery positive (+) terminal. | |
| 11. | Grasp lifting strap (2) and pull up to raise battery. When battery is extracted far enough to get a good grip, grasp battery and remove the rest of the way. |
Installation and Connection
NOTICE
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical system. (00215a)
WARNINGConnect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
WARNINGDo not allow positive (+) battery cable to contact ground with negative (-) cable connected. Resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00069a)
NOTE
Make sure strap is inside compartment under battery. The strap handle should remain outside the compartment.
| 1. | See Figure 3. Place the fully charged battery into compartment with terminals toward the front of the vehicle. Lay strap handle over top of battery. | |
NOTICE Do not over-tighten bolts on battery terminals. Use recommended torque values. Over-tightening battery terminal bolts could result in damage to battery terminals. (00216a) | ||
| 2. | Connect battery positive cable (red) to battery positive (+) terminal. Tighten bolt to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs). | |
| 3. | Connect battery negative cable (black) to battery negative (-) terminal. Tighten bolt to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs). | |
NOTICE Keep battery clean and lightly coat terminals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Failure to do so could result in damage to battery terminals. (00217a) | ||
| 4. | Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant material to both battery terminals. | |
| 5. | See Figure 2. Rotate top caddy into position above battery and engage latch on hold-down bracket. | |
| 6. | If equipped, engage HFSM antenna (2) and purge solenoid (1) on top caddy. Verify all other connectors and harnesses are routed below the purge solenoid mounting tongue. | |
| 7. | Fasten top caddy to frame crossmember. Tighten screws (4) to 8.1–10.9 N·m (72–96 in-lbs). | |
| 8. | Secure harnesses to frame with cable ties (3). | |
| 9. | Insert front end of seat fairing under the seat hinge. | |
| 10. | See Figure 1. Lower rear of seat fairing into position. Install flange nuts (2) with washers and tighten to 6.7–10.9 N·m (60–96 in-lbs). | |
| 11. | Place seat on the motorcycle. Install bolt at the front seat pivot and tighten nut to 5.4–9.5 N·m (48–84 in-lbs). | |
| 12. | Lower seat into position on rear seat bracket. | |
| 13. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → SEAT → Seat Latch: Police Models. While pressing down on rear of seat, insert retaining pin in hole of support post. |
| 1 | Seat fairing |
| 2 | Flange nut with washer (2) |
Figure 1. Seat Fairing: Police Models
| 1 | Purge solenoid |
| 2 | HFSM antenna |
| 3 | Cable ties |
| 4 | Fastener |
| 5 | Hold-down (not visible) |
Figure 2. Top Caddy
| 1 | Top caddy |
| 2 | Lifting strap |
Figure 3. Move Top Caddy Aside