BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 133

motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
If applicable, remove the cases.
Remove screws 1 on left and
right and work the bulb hous-
ing to the rear to remove.
Turn bulb holders 2 for the
indicator bulbs or bulb hold-
ers 3 for the brake-light/rear-
light bulbs counter-clockwise
to remove them from the bulb
housing.
Press bulb 4 into its socket
and turn it counter-clockwise to
remove.
Replace the defective bulb.
Do not touch the glass of
new bulbs with your fingers.
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulbs when handling them.
Dirt deposits, in particular oil and
grease, interfere with heat radi-
ation from the bulb. This leads
to overheating and shortens the
bulb's operating life.
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