WARNING
Disconnect 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)
  1. Remove seat.
  2. Remove left side cover.
    3. NOTE
    Keyless models with sirens: Verify that fob is present. Switch OFF/RUN switch to RUN before removing main fuse or disconnecting battery.
  3. See Figure 1. Pull the fuse block (1) aside.
  4. Remove main fuse.
  5. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery terminal (2).
  6. Lift protective rubber boot covering battery positive terminal (3). Disconnect the positive battery cable.
  7. See Figure 2. Remove battery strap fastener (1).
  8. Unhook battery strap from battery tray mount (2) on top of battery.
  9. Remove battery from battery tray.
1Fuse block
2Negative terminal
3Positive terminal boot
Figure 1. Battery Compartment
1Fastener
2Mount
Figure 2. Battery Strap