1. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: Police Models → Seat Latch: Police Models. Standing on left side of vehicle, press down on rear of seat and pull retaining pin from hole in support post. | |
2. | Raise seat toward fuel tank console. | |
3. | See Figure 1. Remove two flange nuts (with flat washers) to free back of seat fairing from rear fender studs. Raise and remove fairing. NOTE The electrical caddy has an opening in the front right corner allowing access to the negative battery terminal. | |
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. | |
![]() 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) | ||
8. | Remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal. | |
9. | Remove battery positive cable (red) from battery positive (+) terminal. | |
10. | 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. |
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 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 onto rear fender studs. Install flange nuts with washers and tighten to 6.7–10.9 N·m (60–96 in-lbs). | |
11. | Move seat down until support post engages hole in rear seat bracket. | |
12. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: Police Models → 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) |
1 | Purge solenoid |
2 | HFSM antenna |
3 | Cable ties |
4 | Fastener |
1 | Top caddy |
2 | Lifting strap |