BMW R 1100 S 1999 Repair Manual page 101

Removing and installing lock barrel
for fuel tank filler cap
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Note:
Make sure that screws do not fall into fuel tank: cov-
er fuel tank filler neck with cloth.
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Open cap and remove lower part of cap (1).
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Insert key in lock barrel and press down on re-
tainer (2).
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Pull out lock barrel with key.
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Lubricate the new lock barrel with
Shell Retinax A.
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Install lock barrel with key (at a right angle to di-
rection of travel).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
Drilling out lock barrel
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Use a 4-5 mm (0.16-0.20 in) dia. drill bit to drill
the full length of the lock barrel.
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Repeat with a drill bit of larger diameter until the
lock barrel can be removed.
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