BMW G 650 GS Rider's Manual page 99

Push back cover 1 of the bat-
tery's positive terminal.
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 2
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead 3.
Disengage battery retaining
strap 4 and disconnect breath-
er hose 5.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Install the battery
Install the battery, making sure
to connect breather hose 5.
Install battery retaining strap 4.
Connect positive lead 3 first.
Then connect negative lead 2.
Push cover 1 into position over
the battery positive terminal.
Install the centre trim panel
( 100).
Setting clock ( 29).
Checking battery-acid
level
Check the acid level regularly
at intervals of approximately
three months.
Remove the battery (
Check the acid level at mark 1.
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