Removing And Installing Frame Tail Section - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Removing and installing frame tail
section
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Caution:
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery.
Insulate earth (ground) lead.
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Remove the seat.
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Remove fuel tank.
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Remove luggage rack.
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Remove wiring harness from rear of frame/only
loosen central electrical equipment box.
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[ABS] Disconnect plug of ABS sensor and cable.
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Disconnect the brake light switch plug and de-
tach the cable.
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Disconnect the side stand switch plug and de-
tach the cable.
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Disconnect the idle switch plug and detach the
cable.
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Disconnect the diagnostic plug and detach the
cable.
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Remove holder of brake line.
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Remove brake fluid reservoir from its holder.
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Remove the silencer from the rear frame section.
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Remove upper fastener of spring strut.
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Remove the air filter box from the rear frame sec-
tion.
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Remove fastener of rear frame section in air filter
box (arrow).
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Remove rear section of frame.
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Remove fittings.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tightening torque:
Frame to gearbox and footrest plate
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 42 Nm
Frame to engine ........................................... 42 Nm
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