Reliance 25-148-TXT User manual

E-Z-GO TXT Li Battery Kit
(fits Electric E-Z-GO TXT)
Part # 25-148-TXT
This battery is inteded only for use in golf carts. Use for other applications may void battery warranty.
Only use provided battery charger.
When state of charge reaches zero, stop driving immediately and charge the battery as soon as possible.
Battery may shut down immediately due to faults including but not limited to:
under-voltage, over-current, short circuit across the terminals and over- or under-temperature.
High voltage. Risk of shock - do not
touch uninsulated terminasl or
connectors. Always ensure battery is
powered o before servicing vehicle
Do not expose battery to temperatures
higher than 140°F (60°C).
Do not store or operate at
temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).
Never allow metallic or otherwise
conductive objects to short across the
battery terminals.
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify,
or service battery internals. Improper
reassembly can result in re or
electrical shock. Disassembling battery
will void all remaining warranty.
Keep open ames and sparks away
from battery. Do not smoke near
battery.
Keep out of reach of children. Never
allow children to operate battery or
vehicle.

This vehicle is intended for use only by an operator 16 years
or older with a valid motor vehicle license.
Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving have caused roll-
overs - even on flat, open areas.
Wear seatbelt, motorcycle helmet, eye protection, and
protective gear.
DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Always disconnect the charger handle from the vehicle and unplug
the AC power before servicing the vehicle. By only turning o the
charger, there is still risk of electric shock.
• Never touch the uninsulated portion of the AC or DC connectors or
uninsulated battery terminals
• Ensure all electrical connectors are in good working condition. Use
of damaged, cracked, or corroded connectors can result in electric
shock and/or overheating.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or service charger. Contact
techincal support is the charge is not working properly. Attempting to
disassemble the charger will void all remaining warranty.
• Always connect to a properly grounded, 3-wire outlet. Never modify
the AC cord. If needed have a proper 3-wire outlet installed by a qual-
ified electrician.
• Extension cords are not recommended. However, if an extension
cord is needed, it must be a 3-wire, grounded cord of at least 14AWG
and no more than 25ft long. Improper extension cords may result in
electrical shock or fire.

ITEMS INCLUDED TOOLS NEEDED
25-125 Reliance Lithium Battery Kit
• 48V - 105Ah Lithium Battery
• Low Voltage Buzzer with Harness
• Lithium Dash Harness with Power
Switch and SOC Meter
• Mounting Clips
• Mounting J-bolts with Hardware
25-127 TXT Lithium Mounting Kit
• TXT Mounting Brackets
• Charge Port Adapter Plate
• TXT Mounting Hardware Kit
07-012 Lithium Charger Kit
• Lithium Charger
• Charge Receptacle
• AC Power Cord
• Charger Mounting Bracket
• Charger Mounting Hardware Kit
• 9/16" Insulated Wrench
• 8mm Wrench
• 10mm Wrench
• 13mm Wrench
• 10mm Socket
• 13mm Socket
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
• 1/8" Drill Bit
• 1/4" Drill Bit
• 3/8" Drill Bit
• 7/8" Drill Bit
• Marker
• Rotary Cutting Tool
• Adjustable Wrench
• Ratchet
• Drill

Install Lithium Charge Port through the adapter
plate and secure using four (4) flat head screws,
lock washers, and acorn nuts. The nuts will be on
the front side as shown and the screw heads should
be flush with the back of the adapter plate.
#2 Phillips
8mm Wrench
Set the parking brake and turn the key switch to the
"OFF" position.
Remove the front seat bottom. Switch the car into
"TOW"
Disconnect the battery cables and all electrical
battery connections to the batteries.
Remove the battery hold downs and the batteries.
Clean out any debris from the empty battery tray as
needed.
9/16" Insulated Wrench
STEP 1
STEP 3
Drill out the rivets holding the charinging port to the
front panel of the rear body.
1/8" Drill Bit
STEP 2

Using a rotary cutting tool, englarge the charge port
hole to fit the lithium charge port.
Using the adapter plate as a template, mark and drill
any mounting holes that are needed. Vehicles with
a Storm Body installed will need all mounting holes
drilled.
Marker
1/4" Drill Bit
STEP 4
STEP 6
Install the adapter plate to the vehicle using four (4)
button head screws, lock washers, nuts, and eight
(8) flat washers as shown.
STEP 5
Run plug end of the dash harness from below the
instrument panel, under the floorboard, and along
the bottom of the vehicle frame toward the battery
tray.
NOTE: Where possible, run the harness through
access holes in the vehicle frame.
#2 Phillips
8mm Wrench

Locate an appropriate spot to install the state of
charge meter. Be sure there is enough room behind
the selected location for the switch and harness.
Mark out a rectangle that measures 22mm x 46mm
(0.87" x 1.81"). The rectangle can be oriented
horizontally or vertically as space allows.
NOTE: If replacing a previous charge meter, the
existing hole may need to be trimmed to fit the new
lithium charge meter
STEP 7
STEP 9
Removed the four (4) screws which mount the
instrument panel and dash pocket.
Pull the panel free from the dash and feed the dash
harness plugs up to the back of the panel.
STEP 8
#2 Phillips
#2 Phillips
Use a rotary cutting tool or razor blade to carefully
cut out the hole for the state of charge meter.
The meter can then be pressed into the hole from
the front.

STEP 7
STEP 9
STEP 8
Find a suitable location in which to install the lithium
power button. Be sure there is enough room behind
the selected location for the button and harness.
Mark and drill a 7/8" hole in the selected location for
the lithium power button.
Install the power button into the hole. Be sure the
button is straight before fully tightening the rear
retaining nut.
7/8" Drill Bit
Adjustable Wrench
Plug the dash harness into the state of charge meter
and the power button.
Ensure the clip on the harness engages with the tab
on the back of the power button as shown.
Then reisntall the instrument panel using the four (4)
screws previously removed in Step 5.
#2 Phillips
Reisntall the instrument panel into the dash using
the four (4) screws previously removed in Step 5.
#2 Phillips

STEP 10
Mark and drill one 3/8" hole in the rear
crossmember of the battery tray that is 4-7/8" from
the inside driver's side of the battery tray.
Use the charger bracket as a template to mark
and drill a second 3/8" mounting hole on the rear
crossmemeber of the battery tray.
4-7/8”
STEP 11
3/8" Drill Bit
STEP 10
Assemble charger to the mounting bracket using
four (4) M6x20mm hex bolts and M6 nylock nuts.
#2 Phillips
Install two M8 clip nuts to the charger bracket as
shown.
The threaded portion of the clip will be on the
bottom of the bracket.

STEP 13
Secure the charger to the newly drilled holes using
two (2) M8x20 hex head bolts.
STEP 14
#2 Phillips
8mm Wrench
STEP 12
Set the battery on top of the brackets, with the
electrical connections facing the passenger's side
of the vehicle and centered between the J-bolt
holes in the brackets.
In the battery tray, place the new lithium battery
mounting brackets on the stock battery bracket as
shown. The RELIANCE logo on each bracket will
face the rear of the vehicle.
Mount thebrackets to the vehicle using the
mounting holes shown with four (4) M8x20mm hex
head bolts and four (4) M8 nylock nuts.
13mm Wrench
13mm Socket
Vehicle Front

STEP 16
STEP 17
Install a J-hook into the base bracket as shown. Be
sure that the J-hook mounting hole is below the
corresponding retaining bracket on the battery
case.
STEP 15
Plug the lithium charge port into the corresponding
plug from the on board charger.
Plug the orange charger interlock wire into the
corresponding plug from the charger.
Holding the J-hook in place, install the retaining
bracket and M8 Nylock nut onto the J-hook.
When complete, the retaining bracket will be
hooked over the corresponding slot on the battery
case as shown.
Repeat for the remaining two retaining points.
13mm SOCKET

Plug the cord from the on board charger into the
outlet labeled "CHARGE" on the battery case.
STEP 20
STEP 21
STEP 18
Plug the Low Battery Buzzer harness into the outlet
labeled "BUZZER GAUGE" on the battery case.
Plug the dash harness into the outlet labeled "KEY/
CAN" on the battery case.

Locate a suitable panel on which to place the
buzzer. Clean the area with rubbing alcohol, remove
the adhesive backing from the buzzer, and press the
buzzer in place.
STEP 23
STEP 24
STEP 22
Coil any excess harness or cable together
and secure with a cable ties inside the battery
compartment.
9/16" Insulated Wrench
Locate the ground cable which was removed from
the main negative terminal of the original battery
pack. Install this cable to the black (-) terminal on the
battery case.
Locate the positive cable which was removed from
the main positive terminal of the original battery
pack. Install this cable to the red (+) terminal on the
battery case.

Switch vehicle back to RUN mode.
STEP 25
INSTALLATION COMPLETE

CHARGE PORT HARDWARE
QTY HARDWARE
4 M5-0.8x12mm Countersunk Screw
4 M5-0.8x15mm Buttonhead Screw
8 M5 Flat Washer
8 M5 Lock Washer
4 M5-0.8 Acorn Nut
4 M5-0.8 Hex Nut
BATTERY BRACKET HARDWARE
QTY HARDWARE
4 M8-1.25x20mm Hex Flange Bolt
4 M8-1.25 Clip Nut
CHARGER MOUNTING HARDWARE
QTY HARDWARE
2 M8-1.25x20mm Hex Flange Bolt
2 M8-1.25 Clip Nut
4 M6-1.0x20 Hex Flange Bolt
4 M6-1.0 Nylock Nut
4 M6 Flat Washer
BATTERY RETENTION HARDWARE
QTY HARDWARE
3 M8-1.25 Flange Nut
WARRANTY PARTS
QTY PN DESCRIPTION
1 25-127 TXT Lithium Battery Mounting Kit w/ Charge Port Adapter Hardware
1 07-012 Reliance Lithium Charger w/ Charge Port and AC Cord
1 25-147 Reliance Lithium Charger Mounting Bracket w/ Hardware
1 25-125 Reliance Lithium Battery Li48-105
3 25-137 Lithium Battery Retaining Bracket
3 25-138 Lithium Battery Retention J-Hook
1 25-133-1 Lithium Battery Low Voltage Buzzer
1 25-144 Reliance Lithium Switch/SOC Harness Assembly
1 25-133-2 Reliance Switch/SOC Harness
1 25-133-4 Reliance Lithium Power Switch
1 25-133-5 Reliance Lithium Charge Meter