BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual page 123

Disconnection in
the wrong sequence
increases the risk of
short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 5
first.
Remove protective cap 4
from the positive terminal.
Then disconnect positive
lead 3.
Remove screws 6 and pull
the retainer to the rear.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and
forth if it is difficult to re-
move.
Installing battery
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Place the battery in the bat-
tery compartment, positive
terminal on the left in the
forward direction of travel.
Slip the battery retainer
over the battery and install
screws 6.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the
risk of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Never install the battery
without the protective cap.
Connect battery positive
lead 3 first.
Seat protective cap 4 on the
positive terminal.
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