NOTE

The top caddy has an opening in the front right corner allowing access to the negative battery terminal.

Disconnection and Removal

1.	If equipped with security system siren, turn the ignition switch ON with the hands-free fob present to disarm the security system.
2.	Remove seat.
3.	See Figure 1. Remove two screws from rear of top caddy.
4.	Release top caddy from the front hold-down bracket. Move caddy and connectors aside.
	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)
5.	See Figure 2. Disconnect the battery cables, negative cable first.
6.	Grasp lifting strap 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..

1	Fastener (2)

Figure 1. Top Caddy

1	Battery strap
2	Positive (+) terminal
3	Negative (-) terminal

Figure 2. Battery Compartment

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)

WARNING

Do 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 2. Place the fully charged battery into the compartment with terminals toward the front of the vehicle. Lay battery strap over top of battery.
	WARNING Connect 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) 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.	Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3.	Connect battery cables, positive cable first. Tighten 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 ELECTRICAL CONTACT LUBRICANT to both battery terminals.
5.	See Figure 1. Rotate top caddy into position above battery and engage front of caddy to the front clip.
6.	Align rear of top caddy with mounting holes. Install two screws in top caddy. Tighten to 8.1–10.9 N·m (72–96 in-lbs).
	WARNING After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00070b)
7.	Install seat.