BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual page 271

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Close off fuel supply line (1) and the fuel return
line (2) with hose clips, BMW No. 13 3 010.
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Open the hose clips (arrows) and disconnect the
fuel lines from the fuel-pump unit.
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Release fuel hoses from clips on control-unit
holder.
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Note:
Do not unplug the BMS control unit.
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Disengage the rubber strap (arrow) and remove
the BMS control unit (6).
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Disconnect the plugs for fuel-level sensor (3) and
fuel pump (4).
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Disconnect the plug for rear light/turn
indicator (5).
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Unclip ABS sensor plug (arrow) from the control-
unit holder.
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[US] Disconnect hose from fuel evaporation con-
trol valve (7).
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Remove lower fasteners securing rear frame to
main frame.
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Remove upper fasteners securing the rear frame
to the main frame and carefully remove the rear
frame complete with the tank.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following
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When installing the rear frame, make sure that all
lines and hoses are routed at the top of the tank.
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Note:
When lowering the rear frame, make sure that the
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brake line is routed between the front section of the
mudguard and the rear frame.
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Clean the threads of the frame and the securing
screws for the rear frame, coat threads with
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Loctite 2701 and install the screws.
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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,
BMW No. 13 1 500.
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Tightening torques:
Oxygen sensor to exhaust............................ 45 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head................ 20 Nm
Clamp for silencer ........................................ 55 Nm
Engine guard to frame.................................... 9 Nm
Brake fluid reservoir for rear brake to
rear frame ...................................................... 5 Nm
Rear frame to main frame, top...................... 21 Nm
Rear frame to main frame, bottom
(clean threads + Loctite 2701) ...................... 21 Nm
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