Disconnection and Removal
1. Remove seat.
2. In order to prevent damage to electrical components, use the following procedure to deactivate the electrical system before disconnecting power.
a. Verify hands-free fob is present.
b. Turn ignition switch ON.
c. Remove left side cover.
d. See Service Procedures → Fuses → Fuse Block (under left side cover). Remove main fuse (2).
3. See Figure 1. Disconnect rear lighting harness connector (4).
4. Remove heated gear connectors (2) from top caddy (1).
5. Push latch (5) rearward slightly and lift front of top caddy. Slide top caddy forward to release it from BCM caddy tab (3).
6. Lift top caddy up and move it out of the way. It is not necessary to disconnect remaining connectors attached to top caddy.
7. See Figure 2. Push latch (3) forward slightly and lift front of BCM (1). Slide BCM forward to release it from BCM caddy tabs (2).
8. Lift BCM up and move it out of the way. It is not necessary to disconnect BCM connectors.
9. See Figure 3. Remove screw (3) and BCM caddy (1).
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)
10. See Figure 4. Disconnect both battery terminal screws (2, 3), negative battery terminal first.
11. Pull up battery lifting strap (1) to raise battery. When battery is extracted far enough to get a good grip, grasp battery and remove completely.
Installation and Connection
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Run battery strap rearward across the bottom of the battery tray, then up and across the frame crossmember.
3. See Figure 4. Place the battery into the battery tray, terminal side forward.
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
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical system. (00215a)
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)
4. Connect both battery cables, positive battery cable first. Tighten.
Torque: 6.8–7.9 N·m (60.2–69.9 in-lbs) Battery terminal bolt
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)
5. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or ELECTRICAL CONTACT LUBRICANT to both battery terminals.
6. Fold battery strap forward over top of battery.
7. See Figure 3. Install BCM caddy (1). Make sure hook feature (2) hooks on top of frame tab.
8. Install screw (3). Tighten.
Torque: 3–4 N·m (26.6–35.4 in-lbs) BCM caddy screw
9. See Figure 2. Lower BCM (1) down into position on top of BCM caddy. Slide BCM rearward under rear BCM caddy tabs (2).
10. Push down front of BCM until latch (3) snaps in place.
11. See Figure 1. Lower top caddy (1) into position on top of BCM. Slide top caddy rearward under BCM caddy tab (3).
12. Push down front of top caddy until latch (5) snaps in place.
13. Install heated gear connectors (2) into retainers on top caddy.
14. Connect rear lighting harness connector (4).
15. See Service Procedures → Fuses → Fuse Block (under left side cover). Install main fuse (2).
16. Install left side cover.
17. Install seat. Then pull up on seat to be sure it is secure.
1Top caddy
2Heated gear connector (2)
3BCM caddy tab
4Rear lighting harness connector
5Latch
Figure 1. Removing/Installing Top Caddy
1BCM
2BCM caddy tab (2)
3Latch
Figure 2. Removing/Installing BCM
1BCM caddy
2Hook feature
3Screw
Figure 3. Removing/Installing BCM Caddy
1Lifting strap
2Positive terminal
3Negative terminal
Figure 4. Battery Compartment