BMW R 1200 R 2008 Rider's Manual page 123

Remove screw 3, unhook re-
taining strap at bottom and re-
move.
Lift battery upwards; if it is dif-
ficult 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 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.
Place protective cap 1 on bat-
tery 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.
Installing seat ( 61)
Setting clock ( 44)
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