BMW R 1200RT 2016 Rider's Manual page 158

Close case
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Pull release lever 2 all the way
up.
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Close case lid and press down.
Ensure that no luggage is
trapped between lid and case.
NOTICE
The case can also be locked if
the lock is in the LOCK position.
Under such circumstances, en-
sure that the ignition key is not in
the case.
Push release lever 2 down,
continuing until it engages.
Turn key to LOCK position in
pannier lock and remove.
Remove case
Turn key to RELEASE position
in pannier lock.
Handle pops out.
Pull carry handle 3 up as far as
it will go.
Case is released and can be
removed.
Mount case
Fold up handle as far as possi-
ble.