BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 137

An incorrect disconnection
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove battery ground wire 2
first.
Then pull off protective cap
and remove positive battery
cable 1.
Remove screw 3, unhook re-
taining strap at bottom and re-
move.
Lift battery up and out, using
tilting movements if it is difficult
to move.
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 3.
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 install positive battery ca-
ble 1.
Place protective cap on battery
positive terminal.
Then install the negative bat-
tery cable 2.
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.
Insert Rider's Manual if neces-
sary.
Installing driver's seat (
Setting clock ( 46)
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135
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