How to replace the Key Lock Mechanism inside the Groove Battery

Required Tools: Philips Screwdriver

 

STEP 1: Remove the Battery From the Groove

 

STEP 2: Make Sure the Key is in the "Unlock" Position

 

 

 

 

STEP 3: Remove 4 Screws from the top of the battery

 

 

STEP 4: Gently peel back the cap from the battery

 

 

STEP 5: Remove 2 flat top Screws to release the Lock Mechanism

 

 

STEP 6: Remove Lock Mechanism from the cap

-Be gentle and mindful of the rubber seal on the lock mechanism hole. Remove the Rubber Seal

 

 

 

STEP 7: Remove the 2 round top screws to separate the Lock Mechanism from the wiring harness

***THERE IS A SMALL SPRING INSIDE THE CENTER OF THE WIRE HARNESS. DO NOT LOSE THIS SPRING***

 

 

 

 

HERE ARE ALL THE SCREWS AND PARTS YOU SHOULD HAVE REMOVED

 

 

TIME TO INSTALL THE NEW LOCK MECHANISM

 

STEP 8: Install new lock mechanism.

-Insert male end of lock mechanism into the center of the wiring harness

-Be sure that the spring is installed as well

-You will feel a little bit of resistance, as this piece is loaded by the spring. The resistance is normal

 

 

 

 

STEP 9: Reinstall 2 round top screws to secure the new lock mechanism to the wiring harness

 

 

STEP 10: Reinstall lock mechanism and wiring harness back into battery cap

-Be mindful of the Rubber seal must be reinstalled into the lock opening

-Make sure the beveled edge is on the outside of the battery & that the rubber is sitting flat around the diameter of the cutout

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 11: Line up Lock mechanism holes with battery cap holes & reinstall 2 flat top screws

 

 

STEP 12: Carefully pack down wires and line up battery cap with battery body holes

-Reinstall 4 Screws to secure battery cap to battery body

 

 

 

STEP 14: Reinstall battery into your Groove and enjoy the ride!