BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual page 130

Installing battery
7
compartment cover
If it is not standing firm-
128
ly, the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is steady on its stand.
Make sure ground is level
and firm and park the mo-
torcycle.
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Insert battery compartment
cover in mountings 2
Install screws 1.
Installing driver's seat
( 66)
Installing passenger seat
( 67)
Removing battery
Removing battery compart-
ment cover ( 127)
An incorrect disconnec-
tion sequence increase
the risk of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove negative cable 3
first.
Remove protective cap 2
from positive terminal.
Then remove positive ca-
ble 1.
Unscrew screws 4 and pull
retaining bracket toward
rear.