BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 131

An incorrect disconnection
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove battery ground wire 1
first.
Then pull off protective cap 3
and remove positive battery
cable 4.
Remove screw 2, unhook re-
taining strap at bottom and re-
move.
Lift out battery upward; if it
is difficult to move, moving it
back and forth will help.
Installing battery
Place battery in battery com-
partment, positive terminal on
right in direction of travel.
Hook in retaining hoop at bot-
tom, push over battery and in-
stall screw 2.
An incorrect installation se-
quence increases the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper se-
quence.
Never install the battery without
the protective cap.
First attach positive battery ca-
ble 4.
Place protective cap 3 on bat-
tery positive terminal.
Then install negative battery
cable 1.
If the motorcycle was dis-
connected from the bat-
tery for a longer time, the current
date must be entered in the in-
strument cluster to ensure the
proper operation of the service
display.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer, for setting of
the date.
Installing driver's seat (
Setting clock ( 50).
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