Harley-Davidson Fatboy Lo Battery Replacement
ID: 133169
Description: This guide will go through each step required...
Steps:
- Remove the screw using the flathead screwdriver.
- Following removal of the screw, lift the seat from the rear and then carefully pull the seat towards the back of the bike removing it.
- The battery is located at the center of the frame, directly beneath the seat.
- To disconnect the terminals you will use a ratchet and 10mm socket to remove the bolts, then remove the wires from each terminal.
- Be sure to disconnect the ground before the positive connection. (Note: the positive is covered by a red plastic cover, this must be removed to expose the terminal.)
- Once the wires are disconnected from the terminals carefully remove the battery, by grasping the battery and gently lifting from its base.
- Ensure that the positive terminal is on the left side of the bike and the negative terminal is on the right.
- Gently place the battery back onto the base avoiding any wires.
- Reconnect the terminals by placing the wires over the designated terminals.
- Positive before Ground.
- Once the wires are in place tighten the screws back in place using the ratchet wrench and 10mm socket.
- Cover the positive terminal with the red plastic covering provided.
- To replace the seat, place the metal tab, on the bottom side at the front of the seat into the slot at the base of the fuel tank.
- Ensuring the tab is in place, repeat step 1 in reverse to reinstall the seat.