BMW R 1150 R Repair Manual page 299

Removing and installing frame
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Attention:
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery.
Insulate earth (ground) lead.
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Remove the seat.
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Remove fuel tank.
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Remove case holder with luggage rack, if neces-
sary.
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Remove rear side panels.
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Remove rear trim panel.
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Remove rear mudguard and rear carrier.
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Remove the seat holder.
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Remove upper fastener of spring strut.
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Disconnect the brake light switch plug and de-
tach the cable.
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[Integral ABS] Disconnect plug of ABS sensor
and cable.
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Disconnect clutch breather line from rear frame.
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Remove front left and right footrest plates.
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Remove the rear left footrest plate.
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Remove wiring harness from rear of frame/only
loosen central electrical equipment box.
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Remove holder of brake line.
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Remove brake fluid reservoir from its holder.
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Remove the silencer from the rear frame section.
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Remove air filter box from rear section of frame.
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Remove fastener of rear frame section in air filter
box.
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Release the plug for the fuel pump from the rear
frame.
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Secure the rear frame to the assembly crane,
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Attention:
[Integral ABS] Do not damage the brake lines.
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Remove rear section of frame.
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Remove fittings.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tightening torque:
Footrest plate with rear frame to gearbox
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)........................ 42 Nm
Frame to engine ........................................... 42 Nm
Struts to engine............................................ 58 Nm
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Holder, brake line to rear frame ...................... 9 Nm
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Spring strut to rear frame ............................. 50 Nm
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