BMW K 1100 LT 1995 Rider's Manual page 63

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Removing and installing battery
Tools required
Allen keys
— 4mm
Open ended wrench
— 10mm
Screwdriver with reversible blade.
Procedure for removing battery
@ Place motorcycle on center stand.
Switch off ignition!
Open the dualseat.
Remove right battery cover.
Disconnect earth/ground (1) on plug of in-
jection control unit.
After releasing the snap catch (3), detach
plug from injection control unit.
e Remove retaining screw (4) from the in-
jection control unit.
Remove injection control unit (5) by lifting
out backwards and upwards.
Remove battery holder retaining screws
Remove retaining plate (7).
Use a screwdriver to lift up protective cap
(8) at positive terminal.
Disconnect battery cables.
= _ first of all from negative terminal.
= _ then from positive terminal.
Pull battery ventilation hose (9) out of bat-
tery housing.
Lift out battery to the rear/up the way (ar-
row).
Caution
It is essential to disconnect negative/
positive cables in the correct order!
Disconnect battery terminals only
when ignition and accessories are
switched off!
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Procedure for installing battery
e Install battery in the reverse order.
@ Connect battery terminal cables.
=> _ first positive terminal.
= then negative terminal.
e@ Grease terminal posts.
Note
Do not overtighten the battery holder
screws (6).
Caution
Do not kink battery ventilation hose (9)!
Itis essential to connect positive/nega-
tive terminal cables in the correct or-
der!
Connect battery terminal cables only
when ignition and accessories are
switched off!