PARTS TO BE INSTALLED
IMPORTANT
: It is of the upmost importance for
the battery life span that the initial charging be
performed as recommended. Refer to
the latest
CAN-AM ROADSTER BATTERY ACTIVATION,
CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE
. Correct key-
words to search
the latest
Service Bulletin in
BOSSWEB or Info Center are :
"roadster battery
activation"
including quotation marks.
Install charged battery in battery rack.
Battery Removal
The battery is located on the lower front frame
member, just aft of the front cargo module.
1. Pull down the rubber retaining strap to disen-
gage it from the hook on the lower frame mem-
ber.
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TYPICAL
1. Battery
2. Rubber strap
3. Hook
2. Remove bracket and battery from the vehicle.
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TYPICAL
1. Battery
2. Bracket
Battery Installation
1. If front storage module is installed, carry out the
following:
– Open front storage compartment cover.
– Unzip storage compartment liner for access
to battery access panel.
– Remove battery access panel.
2. Insert battery in battery rack with battery posts
facing out.
NOTICE
Always charge battery before its in-
stallation on the vehicle.
3. Connect RED (+) positive battery cables first us-
ing battery screw and square nutS from the PDI
kit.
WARNING
Always connect RED (+) cable first.
4. Connect BLACK (–) negative battery cables sec-
ond using battery screw and nut from the PDI
kit.
SPECIFIED TORQUE
Battery post screws
4 N•m (35 lbf•
in
)
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1. Battery
2. RED (+) positive battery cable
3. Positive post battery screw
5. Apply dielectric grease on battery posts.
SERVICE PRODUCT
Battery posts
DIELECTRIC GREASE
(P/N 293 550 004)
6. Install RED rubber boot cover.
PREDELIVERY
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