Removing And Installing Clutch Piston In Handlebar Fitting - BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

Removing and installing clutch
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piston in handlebar fitting
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Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle - brake fluid de-
stroys paint.
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Drain the clutch operating system (
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Release the cable from the left handlebar.
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[Radio] Release housing of handlebar remote-
control unit from grip unit.
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Remove the lower section of the clutch lever fit-
ting.
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Remove the handlebar weight.
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Attention:
[Heated grips] Make sure there is no tensile strain
on the cable of the heated grip.
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[Heated grips] Release the grip and pull it slight-
ly out.
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[Without heated grips] Remove grip.
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Disengage Bowden cable for starting-speed in-
crease.
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Release housing for starting speed increase from
grip unit, pull grip slightly out and turn it.
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Remove pivot screw (1) of lever and remove the
lever.
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Remove rubber boot (2).
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Attention:
Note that clutch piston (3) is spring-loaded.
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Carefully press back clutch piston (3) using an
00.54). Allen key with T-bar handle, for example, and re-
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move retaining ring (4).
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Remove clutch piston (3) with spring (5).
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