Removing Battery; Installing Battery - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Removing battery

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with anti-theft alarm
If applicable, switch off the anti-
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theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove battery cover (
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Remove protective cap 1 of
the positive terminal.
Remove battery negative
lead 2.
Undo rubber cord 3.
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Pull retaining plate in position 1
outwards and remove in an
upward direction.
Slightly lift battery and remove
from the mounting to such an
extent that the battery positive
terminal becomes accessible.
Disconnect positive lead 1.

Installing battery

Connect positive lead 1 to the
battery's positive terminal.
Push battery into the mounting.