BMW R1200RT Rider's Manual page 126

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If tires are inexpertly re-
moved, the RDC sensors
may be damaged.
Inform the authorized
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BMW Motorrad retailer or the
specialist service facility on the
fact that the wheel is equipped
with a RDC sensor.
On motorcycles equipped with
RDC, there is a sticker on the
wheel near to the position of the
RDC sensor. When changing the
tire, it is important to take care
not to damage the RDC sen-
sor. Draw the attention of the
BMW Motorrad retailer or tire fit-
ter to the RDC sensor.
Remove front wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Remove ABS sensor cable
from retaining clips 1 and 2.
Remove screw 3 and extract
the ABS sensor from its
socket.
Mask off areas of wheel rim
that could be scratched in the
process of removing the brake
calipers.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake rotor on reassem-
bly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 4 of
left and right brake calipers.
Push brake pads 1 slightly
apart by turning the brake