Removing Battery Cover
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Gaffney, SC
Had to remove mine for the backrest install. The "trick" is to remove the bolts, lift the cover up a little (about 20 degrees), then wiggle it as you push it towards the front of the bike. It's easy enough to say, but after you get it off once it will all make sense and be easier the next time.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Belleville, Ontario
Battery cover removal
Ok I did try the "search" to no avail. I have a FLHTK and I cannot figure out how to remove the cover. I take the 2 bolts out of the backside and remove the electronics boxes on top. I cannot see how to get the front side of the cover unhooked. I do have the service manual and it says "Remove Cover" DAH.
David
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: COLORADO
First off i am somewhat mechanically challenged but this is what i figured out.
sorry for my hen scratch. After removing the seat and the 50 amp fuse i did the following.
1: Lightly pry off ECM from caddy
2: Unplug #2
3: HFSM antenna. It looks like a plug but it is just sitting in a rubber holder. This is where i was making my mistake. It has to be pulled out along with the rubber holder. Once it is out the caddy can easily be removed from over the battery after you unscrew #5
4: cut the cable straps
5: unscrew caddy holder
6: the hold down may not be visible but can only be done after your remove #3
7: unplug 7's
Hopefully i said everything correct.
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From: San Diego, CA
First off i am somewhat mechanically challenged but this is what i figured out.
sorry for my hen scratch. After removing the seat and the 50 amp fuse i did the following.
1: Lightly pry off ECM from caddy
2: Unplug #2
3: HFSM antenna. It looks like a plug but it is just sitting in a rubber holder. This is where i was making my mistake. It has to be pulled out along with the rubber holder. Once it is out the caddy can easily be removed from over the battery after you unscrew #5
4: cut the cable straps
5: unscrew caddy holder
6: the hold down may not be visible but can only be done after your remove #3
7: unplug 7's
Hopefully i said everything correct.
It's always nice to see someone willing to help, but this thread is 3 years old.....
FWIW, you may want to look at the date of the last post before answering...
