14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 89
14.1 Removing the battery (All XC models)
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
– In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a physician.
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 56)
M01119-10
Main work
–
Disconnect negative cable
from the battery.
–
Pull back the positive terminal cover
and disconnect the positive cable from the
battery.
–
Detach rubber band
at the bottom.
– Lift the battery up.
14.2 Installing the battery (All XC models)
M01120-10
Main work
– Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing to the
front.
Battery (YTX4L-BS) ( p. 127)
–
Attach rubber band
.
–
Position positive cable
, and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Info
Contact disks
must be mounted between screws
and cable sock-
ets
with the claws facing down.
–
Slide positive terminal cover
over the positive terminal.
–
Position negative cable
, and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Mount the seat. ( p. 56)