The first step to perform any maintenance to many parts of the the bike is to remove the pockets on either side of the dash. To see larger images just click image.

Tools needed:

• #2 Phillips head screwdriver
• Plastic knife
• Needle-nose pliers

1. First step is to remove the trim strips on each side of the bike.


Left Pocket



Right Pocket

2. It is easiest to start at the bottom, from the inside edge. I used my fingernail to lift the edge, and gently lifted the trim. You don’t want to use a screwdriver because it could scratch the paint. If you can’t use your fingernail, use a plastic knife.
   

   Left pocket with trim removed

   

   Right pocket with trim removed

    

    

3. Then open the pocket and you’ll find 2 screws and 2 plastic trim tabs on the right side, and 4 plastic trim tabs on the left side. To remove the trim tabs, depress the center, and then remove the tabs. Be careful not to loose the tabs, they are hard to find if you drop them into the bike, and it ruins your day to have to buy more (if you can find some to buy). Then lift out the pocket. On the right side, the release cable will limit your movement, but you can undo this easily, I recommend using a pair of needle-nose pliers for this. On the left side, you will have the auxiliary sound input and power port (if installed) that you will need to disconnect.
   

   Left side pocket holding tabs

   

   Right side pocket holding tabs

    

    

4. 

   Left side pocket removed

   

   Audio and power port connectors in the left pocket

   

   Right side pocket removed

    

    

4. Reinstallation is just the opposite.