![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/harley/12/117750.jpg)
Figure 2-133. main fuse and battery location: all models: 1. Battery; 2. Positive (+) battery terminal (under protective rubber boot); 3. Main fuse and holder; 4. System fuses and relays; 5. Diagnostic connector (data link)
XL Models: The left side cover is secured by two barrel clips secured to two upper slots that fit into socket clips mounted to the frame.
XR 1200X:The left side cover is secured by two molded-in posts that fit into grommets.
The side cover is also secured by a bottom slot that fits onto a mounting tab on the battery tray.
Note. The left side cover does not need to be completely removed to access the battery or fuses.
Opening left side cover
1. Place a clean, dry cloth over rear brake master cylinder reservoir and left passenger foot peg (if equipped). This will protect left side cover from damage.
Note. On XL models, disengage the rear clip first for easier opening.
2. See Figure 2-134 or Figure 2-135. Grasp top corners of side cover. Gently pull away from plastic socket clips (XL models) or grommets (XR 1200X) on frame.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/harley/12/117751.jpg)
Figure 2-134. Left side cover: XL models: 1. Socket clips (on frame); 2. Side cover barrel clips (top); 3. Mounting tab (on battery tray); 4. Side cover barrel clips mounting screw (bottom)
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/harley/12/117752.jpg)
Figure 2-135. Left side cover: XR 1200X: 1. Side cover mounting posts (top); 2. Side cover mounting slot (bottom)
3. See Figure 2-136. Rotate top of cover away from motorcycle and down slightly. Mounting slot on cover will slide down mounting tab (2) on battery tray assembly (1). Side cover (4) will rest on top of rear brake master cylinder reservoir and left passenger footrest (if equipped).
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/harley/12/117753.jpg)
Figure 2-136. Left side cover bottom mount: all models: 1. Battery tray assembly; 2. Mounting tab; 3. Side cover (closed); 4. Side cover (open)
Notice: Leaning or placing tools on side cover could cause damage to cover and/or mounting tab on battery tray.
Closing left side cover
1. Grasp top corners of side cover. While rotating top of cover up toward motorcycle, gently pull cover up so that mounting slot slides up mounting tab.
2. Press top of side cover into place:
- a. XL models: See Figure 2-134. Line up barrel clips on side cover with socket clips on motorcycle frame, aligning with front clip first. Press top of side cover into clips until you hear an audible snap.
- b. XR 1200X: See Figure 2-135. Line up molded-in posts in top of side cover with mounting grommets on motorcycle frame. Press posts in side cover into grommets until snug.
Note. Side cover should snap into place with minimal pressure. Using excessive force or striking side cover to close it can damage mounting clips (XL models) or molded-in posts (XR 1200X).
Removing left side cover
1. See Figure 2-134 or Figure 2-135. Grasp top corners of side cover. Gently pull away from plastic mounting clips (XL models) or grommets (XR 1200X) on frame.
Note. On XL models, disengage the rear clip first for easier opening.
2. See Figure 2-137. Lift side cover up and tilt cover to the rear of the motorcycle. With a slight back and forth rocking motion, pull up gently until cover disengages from mounting tab on battery tray.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/harley/12/117754.jpg)
Figure 2-137. Removing left side cover: all models (XL model shown)
Installing left side cover
1. Position side cover over battery tray assembly. Align slot in bottom of cover to mounting tab on battery tray.
2. Gently guide the side cover down over mounting tab.
3. Close the left side cover. See 2.18 LEFT SIDE COVER, Closing Left Side Cover.