Remove Battery - BMW G 650 GS Sertão Rider's Manual

terminals of the disconnected
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battery.
Only charge connected battery
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via onboard socket.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
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Once battery is fully charged,
disconnect charger's terminal
clips from battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-
ods when the motorcycle is
not being used, the battery must
be recharged regularly. See the
instructions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before returning it to
use.

Remove battery

Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
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with anti-theft alarm
Switch off anti-theft alarm sys-
tem if necessary.
Switch off ignition.
Removing center fairing panel
( 94).
Detach the large heat protec-
tion mat 1 from the battery.
Release the rubber tensioning
strap 2 and remove the small
heat protection mat 3.
Slide back cover 1 of positive
battery terminal.
An incorrect disconnection
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove negative cable 2 first.
Then remove the positive bat-
tery cable 3.
Remove the bleeder hose 4.
Lift out battery upward; if it
is difficult to move, moving it
back and forth will help.