Installing Battery - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

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Remove bracket 1 accord-
ing to operating instruc-
tions.
z
An incorrect disconnec-
tion sequence increase
the risk of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove battery ground
wire 2 first.
Fold open protective cov-
er 3 for positive battery ter-
minal.
Then remove positive bat-
tery cable 4.
Remove screw 5 from bat-
tery retaining strap.
Unhook retaining strap and
remove.
Lift battery up and out, us-
ing tilting movements if it is
difficult to move.

Installing battery

If it is not standing firm-
ly, the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is steady on its stand.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Switch off the ignition.
Place the battery in the bat-
tery compartment, positive
terminal on the right in the
direction of travel.
Hook battery retaining strap
underneath and slide over
battery.
Install battery retaining strap
screw 5.