Battery Removal - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Section 06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
BATTERY VOLTAGE TEST (load applied)
TIME TO MEASURE
INTO TEST
14 seconds
If battery voltage has dropped below 10.5 Vdc,
battery storage capacity has decreased apprecia-
bly and battery should be replaced.

Battery Removal

Remove the seat.
WARNING
Always disconnect BLACK (-) cable first. This
will open the battery circuit and remove the
possibility of causing a spark, or a short
circuit with the vehicle when disconnecting
the RED (+) battery cable. Electrolyte or fuel
vapors can be present and a spark may ignite
them, possibly causing an explosion which
could result in equipment damage, severe
personal injuries, or death.
Disconnect BLACK (-) battery cable.
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1. Disconnect BLACK (-) battery cable
Pull back the red rubber protector from the posi-
tive (+) battery terminal.
Disconnect the RED (+) battery cable.
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VOLTAGE
Min. 10.5 Vdc
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1. Pull out protective boot
2. Disconnect RED (+) battery cable
Remove the two screws securing the battery sup-
port.
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1. Battery support
2. Remove battery support screws
Lift up on the battery support and remove the bat-
tery from the battery compartment.
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1. Lift up the battery support
2. Remove battery
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