BMW R 1200 S Rider's Manual page 102

Lift the battery up and out;
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work it slightly back and
forth if it is difficult to re-
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move.
Installing battery
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Insert the battery into the
battery compartment, with
the positive terminal on
the right in the direction of
z
travel.
Slip battery retainer 4 over
the battery and install the
screw.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the
risk of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Never install the battery
without the protective cap.
Connect the positive lead to
the positive terminal.
Install protective cap 2.
Connect negative lead 3 to
the negative terminal.
Seat diagnosis plug 1 in the
holder.
Installing front seat (
Set the clock ( 37)
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