Checking Battery Fluid Level And Topping Up If Necessary; Cleaning And Greasing The Battery Posts; (Inspections Iii And Iv); Replacing Intake Air Filter Element; (Inspection Iii) - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Checking battery fluid level and
topping up if necessary; cleaning and
greasing the battery posts

(Inspections III and IV)

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If necessary, disengage fuel tank and lift at rear.
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Disengage the rubber strap holding the battery.
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Check the battery fluid level.
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Top up the acid level to the "MAX" mark with dis-
tilled water.
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Grease the battery posts.
Acid proof battery-post grease:
................................................e.g. Bosch Ft 40 V1
00.26

Replacing intake air filter element

(Inspection III)

In very dirty and dusty operating conditions,
replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or even

more frequently if necessary

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Open clips securing air filter cover.
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Replace air filter element.
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Close air filter cover.
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Install the fuel tank.
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Make sure that breather lines are correctly rout-
ed.
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Tightening torque:
Fuel tank to rear frame ................................. 21 Nm
R21000100
R21000180