Honda GL1800 2004 Owner's Manual page 127

Cover Removal
Engine Side Cover Removal
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
The left engine side cover must be removed for coolant maintenance.
The right engine side cover must be removed for engine oil and rear brake fluid
maintenance.
Failure to use extreme care removing or installing the side covers may damage
the side cover hooks.
Removal
1. Carefully pull the rear of the engine side cover out until the prongs are clear
of their securing grommets.
2.
Carefully slide the engine side cover to the rear until the hook is clear of the
tab in the hole of the engine side cover.
Installation
Installation can be done in the reverse order of removal.
LEFT SIDE
engine side cover
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tab
prong
grommet