BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual page 134

First disconnect battery negat-
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ive lead 1.
Then disconnect battery posit-
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ive lead 2.
Remove the screws 3 on left
and right and pull the batter
holder forward, away from the
battery.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
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NOTICE
If the battery was disconnected
from the motorcycle for a pro-
longed period of time it will be
necessary to enter the current
date in the instrument panel, in
order to ensure that the service-
due indicator functions correctly.
If you want to have the date
set consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Switch off the ignition.
Insert the battery into the bat-
tery compartment, with the
positive terminal on the right
in the direction of travel.
Place the battery holder in po-
sition, making sure that the
leads are correctly routed at
position 4.
Install screws 3 on left and
right.
ATTENTION
Battery not connected in ac-
cordance with correct pro-
cedure
Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compli-
ance with specified installation
sequence.
Install the positive battery
cable 2.
Install the battery earth lead 1.
with alarm system (DWA)
If applicable, switch on the anti-
theft alarm.
Installing centre trim panel
( 127).
Installing the seat (
Setting the clock (
OE
53).
44).