Ducati Monster 696 Owner's Manual page 119

Disconnect the quick-release fittings (18) from the
flange.
Remove the elastic retaining strap (19), remove the
caps from the terminals, unscrew the screws (22) on
terminal clamps (20) and (21), always starting with the
negative terminal, then remove the battery from its
seating.
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18
21
22
19
Fig. 83
20
Fig. 84