BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual page 120

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Insert bulb holder 1 into
headlight housing.
Replacing brake and rear
light bulb
z
If it is not standing firm-
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 the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
Remove screws 1.
Pull lamp housing 2 toward
rear from retaining brackets.
Press bulb 3 into its socket
and turn it counterclockwise
to remove.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulb of tail/brake light
P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W /
21 W
Press bulb 3 into the fitting
and install turning clock-
wise.
The bulb cannot only be
inserted in the socket in
one direction.