Removing And Installing Starter Motor - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Removing and installing starter
motor
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Remove the seat.
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Caution:
Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery.
Insulate earth (ground) lead.
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Remove cover (1) for the starter motor and dis-
connect cable (2) for the power socket.
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Disconnect lead (3).
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Remove securing screws (4) and remove the
starter.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Without starting the engine, fully open the throttle
once or twice so that the Motronic control unit
can register the throttle-valve positions.
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Note:
Disconnecting the battery deletes all entries (e.g.
faults, settings) stored in the Motronic control unit's
memory.
Loss of settings can temporarily impair the operat-
ing characteristics when the engine is restarted.
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Tightening torque:
Starter motor to engine ................................ 20 Nm
Starter motor cover to gearbox housing ......... 7 Nm
Positive lead to starter motor....................... 10 Nm
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