Installing Fuel Tank - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Installing fuel tank

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Caution:
Note the brake line at the brake master cylinder. Do
not allow the weight of the rear frame to rest on the
brake line.
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When installing the fuel tank and the rear frame,
make sure that all lines and hoses are routed at
the top of the tank.
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Make sure that fuel feed hose (1) and fuel return
hose (2) are correctly routed.
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Warning:
Do not use screw-type hose clamps on the fuel hos-
es, because they could damage the hoses and re-
sult in a fire hazard.
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Close hose clamps with pliers,
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Fuel tank to rear frame ................................. 21 Nm
Rear frame to main frame ............................. 21 Nm
Silencer to rear frame................................... 21 Nm
Clip for silencer ............................................ 55 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head................ 20 Nm
Tail to rear frame ............................................ 3 Nm
Brake fluid reservoir for rear brake
to rear frame .................................................. 5 Nm
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filler cap
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Remove fasteners (3) holding the fuel filler cap.
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Remove fuel filler cap (3) together with fuel filler
neck (5) and sealing ring (4).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Check sealing ring (4) for damage, replace if nec-
essary.
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Fuel filler cap to fuel tank................................ 3 Nm
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Tightening torques:
Removing and installing fuel
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Tightening torques:
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