12V Battery Installation
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Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
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Place the battery in the battery holder.
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Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
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Connect and tighten the red (positive) cable first.
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Connect and tighten the black (negative) cable last.
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Install the battery hold-down strap and tighten the screws.
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Verify that cables are properly routed.
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Reconnect the high-voltage service disconnect loop. See Disconnecting High Voltage Power for details.
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Reinstall the seat and storage bin.