Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Service manual > Battery Dismantling

Battery Terminals

• Remove the following parts:
  • Side panel RH.
  • Rider seat.
  • Side panel LH.
• Ensure Ignition and stop switch are in OFF position before disconnecting battery cables.
• Refer general information for battery connection and disconnection procedure.

NOTE

• If battery lead is difficult to disconnect due to rust or corrosion of battery terminals, pour recommended battery terminal cleaning solution on terminals and then try to disconnect.

• Disconnect battery negative (-) terminal bolt (a).

Utility Box

• Remove the following parts:
  • Side panel RH.
• Loosen and remove 3 Nos. Hex head bolts (M6) (a) from tool holder (b).

• Disconnect battery positive (+) terminal (a) from battery (b).

• Pull battery strap (belt) (a) downwards and release strap lock (b) from battery strap bracket (c).

• Loosen and remove Hex flanged head screw (M6) (a) from battery strap bracket (b).

• Remove the battery strap bracket (a) from battery tray (b).

• Remove battery (a) from tray (b).

Battery Tray

• Remove the following parts:
  • Rear wheel.
  • Engine control unit (ECU).
  • Rear mudguard infill cover.
  • Starter solenoid from battery tray.
• Loosen and remove the 2 Nos. Hex head collar bolt (M6) (a) from frame RH.

• Loosen and remove the Hex head collar bolt (M6) (a) from frame LH.

• Ensure wiring harness routing is separated from battery bracket and remove battery tray (a) from frame.

Starter Solenoid

• Remove the following parts:
  • Remove rear wheel.
  • Remove rear mudguard in fill cover.
  • Remove battery positive (+) terminal.
• Disconnect starter solenoid connectors (a). Solenoid connectors are located below battery tray.

• Gently slide out solenoid coil (a) from battery bracket (b) along with battery positive (+)cable.

RR Unit

CAUTION Ensure motorcycle is placed on a flat surface, resting it on center stand/ramp.

Support motorcycle with suitable equipment below cradle frame. If necessary.

• Remove charcoal canister.
• Locate RR unit (a) behind engine guide near center stand bracket (b).

• Disconnect RR unit connectors (a) and connectors (b) from wiring harness.

• Loosen and remove 2 Nos. Hex flanged bolts (M6) (a) along with washer to remove RR unit.

• Gently slide down RR unit (a) from engine guide rear and remove it along with bracket.

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