Removing The Abs Unit; Installing The Abs Unit - BMW R 1100 RT Repair Manual

Removing the ABS unit

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Remove fuel tank.
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Disconnect ABS brake lines (1) at ABS uni
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Caution:
If brake fluid escapes, it may damage paint.
Line connections must be protected against dirt
penetration; if ncessary seal/cover over.
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Hold the front brake lever against the handlebar
grip with a rubber band (to close the brake fluid
feed bore).
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Caution:
Switch off ignition, disconnect and insulate the
ground (earth) strap.
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Remove cover (2) from ABS control unit, press
the lock in with a screwdriver and pull the cover
up.
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Detach wires (3).
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Pull off 2-pin plug (4).
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Pull off the central plug (5).
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Remove the ABS unit 6).
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Installing the ABS unit

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Install the ABS unit (6).
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Connect the central plug (5).
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Caution:
Make sure the cable is not at an angle, or its insula-
tion may be damaged.
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Reconnect the 2-pin plug in the correct position,
pushing the two halves fully together, and press
the two wires into the center (smaller) cable en-
tries.
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Push the two plugs for the connecting cable/
wiring harness onto the threaded pins with the
crimp at the front.
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Press the two cables into the remaining free
cable entries.
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Tighten the nuts.
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Caution:
Always use new self-locking nuts.
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Tightening torque:
Battery —/M5 ............................................... 3.5 Nm
Battery +/M4 .................................................. 3 Nm
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Install a new cover.
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Caution:
When sliding the cover on, make sure that all cables
are correctly located in their cable entries. Discard
the old cover.
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Screw ABS brake lines (1) to ABS unit.
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Fill/bleed the brake system.
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Install the fuel tank.
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Tightening torque:
ABS unit to holder
M6 screw ...................................................... 9 Nm
M6 screw (Torx) ............................................. 5 Nm
Brake line to ABS unit .................................. 15 Nm
Bleed screw at ABS unit ................................ 9 Nm