Battery change problems 2015 1300ES

[K_Flyer]

Trying to replace the battery on my 2015 ES. Access is the issue. Take off the battery cover panel but the dash panel fairing where the front of the battery access panel sits comes in too far. I managed to get the old battery out with lot of force and foul language but can't get the new battery in. Exact same dimensions. Heard somewhere to remove that dash panel but can't figure how to get it out. The two pop fasteners pop but they are still holding the panel and can't see what else is holding it. Couldn't find anything on YouTube that helped as the old bikes seemed to have more space.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Hey Murray...remove four (4) black screws, both headlight adjusters and the two push pins you reference. To remove push pins, push in center to detent, and then use fingernail or small flat screwdriver to carefully remove pin body. Grab the panel by both ears and pull straight back. It'll "snap" loose from nose plastic. I've found it easier to have glove box open when removing but especially so on reassembly.

First time removal is nerve racking...subsequent times not so much. Good luck!

~G