Removing the Battery

1.	Remove seat. Refer to Service Procedures → Seat.
2.	If equipped with siren: a. Remove left side cover. Refer to Service Procedures → Side Covers. b. Disconnect power. Refer to SECURITY SYSTEM → Disconnecting Power.
3.	Remove right side cover. Refer to Service Procedures → Side Covers.
4.	See Figure 1. Remove close-out cover (1)
5.	See Figure 2. Move Body Control Module (BCM) and caddy out of the way. NOTE Use caution when moving BCM and wiring around hot exhaust or damage can occur. a. Remove screws (4). NOTE Use caution when removing Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) wiring from BCM caddy, or damage to wiring and retainers can occur. b. Disconnect WSS connector (1). c. Remove wiring from retainers (2). d. Remove engine oil dipstick (3). e. Cover oil fill spout with a clean rag to prevent oil contamination. f. Place wiring, caddy and BCM out of the way. g. If necessary: Cut and discard cable strap (5).
6.	See Figure 3. Disconnect negative battery cable (1).
7.	See Figure 4. Remove battery strap. a. Unlock retaining clip (7). b. Disconnect back tab (1) from battery strap (3) to battery tray (4). c. Disconnect front left tab (2) from battery strap to battery tray. d. Remove battery strap.
8.	See Figure 3. Disconnect positive battery cable (2).
9.	Using one hand, push up and back on top of battery with palm of hand.
10.	Place other hand under battery, grasp with both hands and remove battery.
11.	Remove battery.

Installing 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

Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical system. (00215a)

1.	NOTE Verify battery is under tab on the sub-component caddy, upper left corner on back side. See Figure 4. Install battery into battery tray (4).
2.	See Figure 3. Connect the positive battery cable (2) to the positive battery terminal. Tighten. Torque: 8.1–10.8 N·m (72–96 in-lbs) Positive battery terminal
3.	Install battery strap (3). a. Position battery strap. b. Connect front left tab (2) on battery strap to battery tray. c. Connect back tab (1) on battery strap to battery tray. d. Lock retaining clip (7).
4.	See Figure 3. Connect negative battery cable (1) to negative battery terminal. Tighten. Torque: 8.1–10.8 N·m (72–96 in-lbs) Negative battery terminal
5.	See Figure 2. Install BCM and caddy. a. Install screws (4). Tighten. Torque: 7.7–9.4 N·m (68–83 in-lbs) BCM caddy screws b. Connect WSS connector (1). c. Install WSS wiring into retainers (2). d. Remove rag covering oil fill spout. e. Install engine oil dip stick (3). f. If necessary: Install new cable strap (5).
6.	See Figure 1. Install close-out cover (1). NOTE Verify all close-out tabs (2) are fully seated into BCM caddy.
7.	Install right side cover. Refer to Service Procedures → Side Covers.
8.	If removed: Install main fuse and left side cover. a. Refer to SECURITY SYSTEM → Disconnecting Power. b. Refer to Service Procedures → Side Covers.
9.	Install seat. Refer to Service Procedures → Seat.

1	Close-out cover
2	Tab (3)

Figure 1. Close-Out Cover

1	WSS sensor
2	Retainer (2)
3	Engine oil dipstick
4	Screw (2)
5	Cable strap

Figure 2. BCM Caddy

1	Negative battery cable
2	Positive battery cable

Figure 3. Battery Connections

1	Back tab
2	Front left tab
3	Battery strap
4	Battery tray
5	Front tab
6	Front slot
7	Retaining clip

Figure 4. Battery Strap and Tray: (Removed for clarity)