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A new issue of this repair manual will be published if amendments or additions (supplements) are needed. All information in both text and illustrations refers to motorcycles in standard condition or with genuine BMW accessories installed, and not to motorcycles which have been modified in any way to depart from the manufacturer’s specification.
Usage Each chapter starts with the list of contents. The list of contents is followed by the Technical Data table. Chapter 00 “Maintenance and general instructions” details the handover checklist and lists all tightening torques and operating fluids. Key to symbols In this Workshop Manual for the C 1 model, the following symbols are used;...
Change the engine oil while at regular operating temperature; renew the oil filter element If the C1 is ridden only for short distances or at outside temperatures below 0°C, this task must be performed every 3 months, or at least every 3,000 km (1 ,800 miles)
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BMW AG Motorcycle Division Service data Item Desired value Unit of measurement/ specification Oil capacities Engine (with filter) 1.0 (1.76) litres (Imp. pints) 15W40 Gearbox 0.090 (0.16) litres (Imp. pints) API GL 4 Coolant Cooling system 1.2 (2.11) litres (Imp. pints) Expansion tank 0.2 (0.35)
00 Maintenance and general instructions Tightening torques and Table of operating fluids Instructions for handover to customer Maintenance Contents Page Tightening torques ........................7 Table of operating fluids ......................27 00.1...
Filling and charging the battery ..................33 Checking the C1 for damage ....................34 Checking that delivery is complete ..................34 Reading the fault code memory with the BMW MoDiTeC/DIS plus ....34 Checking tyre pressures ......................34 Fuelling .............................35 Final inspection and function check ................35...
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Maintenance Contents - Maintenance Page Key to maintenance intervals ....................37 Reading out MoDiTeC/DIS plus fault memory ............37 (Inspections I, II, III and IV) ........................37 Engine oil change ........................38 (Inspections I, II, III and IV) ........................38 Cleaning oil strainer and magnetic plug ................38 (Inspections I, II, III and IV) ........................38 Changing gearbox oil...
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Contents - Maintenance Page Checking brake pads for wear ....................50 Front brake pads ..........................50 Rear brake pads ..........................50 Replacing brake pads .........................51 Front brake ............................51 Rear brake ............................52 Checking the brake discs ......................53 Renewing brake fluid ........................53 (Inspection IV) ...........................53 Front brake ............................54 Drawing off brake fluid/forcing back brake pistons ................54...
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Contents - Maintenance Page Checking Bowden cables ......................62 (Inspections I, II, IV) ..........................62 Bowden cable for easy-lift: .......................62 Throttle cable: ..........................62 Checking headlight beam angle ..................62 (Inspection IV) ...........................62 Checking windscreen washer .....................63 (Inspections I, II, III and IV) ........................63 Checking windscreen wiper ....................63 (Inspections II, III and IV) ........................63...
Model Connection 13 Fuel preparation and control Fastener, fuel filter clamp Holder for injection nozzle (self-tapping) 4 Loctite 243 Pressure regulator clamp BMS control unit Intake manifold Air filter housing (inner/outer) Fastener for throttle cable 00.10...
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Model Connection 16 Fuel tank Holder, fuel tank to frame Union nut (fuel-pump unit) 00.11...
Model Connection 17 Cooling system Bracket for seat latch, right, to frame Bracket for seat latch, left, to frame Expansion tank to frame upright Front frame to cross-tie Air duct to fan shroud Radiator to front frame Air duct to fan shroud Fan shroud to radiator Air duct to front frame Filler bowl to front frame...
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Model Connection 18 Silencer (muffler) Shield to holder Exhaust pipe to cylinder head Silencer to secondary swinging arm Oxygen sensor to silencer 00.13...
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Model Connection 31 Telescopic fork Fork bridge to frame (threaded stud), 83 LOCTITE 243 thread-locking compound Leading link to slider-tube bridge, thread-locking com- 127 LOCTITE 243 pound Holder for brake line to fork bridge Fork stanchion to fork bridge Handlebar to fork bridge Fasteners for leading-link shafts Clamp screws for leading-link shafts Spring strut to leading link...
Model Connection 32 Steering Fastener for handlebar fitting Clamp screw for brake lever fitting Brake line to brake lever fitting Handlebar to fork bridge Locknut for handlebar lever pivot pin 00.15...
Model Connection 34 Brakes Brake calliper to fork slider tube Banjo bolt to brake calliper Bleed screw in brake calliper Hexagon nut on drive axle (rear wheel) use once only 130 Fastener, secondary swinging arm to brake-calliper 60 LOCTITE 243 carrier M10, thread-locking compound Fastener, secondary swinging arm to brake-calliper carrier M8...
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Model Connection 36 Wheels Quick-release axle, thread-locking compound 83 LOCTITE 243 Quick-release axle clamp screws Brake calliper to fork slider tube Hexagon nut on drive axle (rear wheel) Use once only Fastener, secondary swinging arm to brake-calliper 60 LOCTITE 243 carrier M10, thread-locking compound Fastener, secondary swinging arm to brake-calliper carrier M8...
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Model Connection 46 Frame Body panels to body panels Trim panels to frame Seat to frame Lightweight foam element to frame Lightweight foam element to transverse carrier Seat to frame Intake air silencer to rear mudguard Mirror bracket to frame Mirror to mirror bracket Cover of mirror arm Roof/windscreen to transverse member...
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Model Connection Parking mechanism Toggle-lever mechanism to frame Stand to frame Switch (parking mechanism) stand to frame Spring holder (parking mechanism) to frame Bowden cable retaining bracket to frame Locknut for Bowden cable Secondary swinging arm to drive swinging arm Eye bolt to frame Shoulder bar Shoulder bar, top, to frame M10...
Model Connection 51 Equipment Ignition lock to frame Fastener for seat latch Fastener, seat lock to rear side panel, left Fastener, lock tongue to lock barrel Fastener, lock barrel to cover 00.21...
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Model Connection 52 Seat Seat to frame 00.22...
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Model Connection 61 Electrical equipment Fastener, battery cable to battery Battery lead to starter relay Control-current cable to starter relay Voltage regulator to frame BMS control unit to frame Wipe/wash sensor to frame Earth cable to frame Wiper arms Clamp, cable harness to frame Horn to frame Windscreen wiper motor to frame Auxiliary shaft, wiper motor...
Model Connection 63 Lights Lens for turn indicator Front turn indicator to fairing Turn indicator to number-plate carrier Headlight frame Rear light 00.25...
Check the shipping pallet for In case of damage in importer markets damage • Note the damage on the delivery slip • The country-specific regulations apply • When the C 1 arrives, check the crate immedi- In case of doubt, address queries to: ately for damage and if necessary examine the Bavaria Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH shipment for consequential damage...
C1pdi01 Unpacking the C1 • Open the packaging at the openings for the straps (enlarge the openings) on left and right • Cut open along the line as shown (the line indi- cates the location of the strap) • Remove the packaging...
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C1pdi03 • • Operate the easy-lift and lift the C 1 onto its Disengaging and removing the straps • stand Remove the transverse brace, transportation brace C1pdi04 C1pdi05 • Centre the handlebars • Raise lever (1) of the easy-lift mechanism –...
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Use a ramp, for example the ramp from a motor- cycle lifting platform • Push the C1 off the pallet toward the rear Caution: Remove any nails projecting from the base of the packing or lying on the base or on the floor.
C1pdi08 Filling and charging the battery Charge current (amps) ......10 % of rated battery capacity (Ah) • • Open the lid of the stowage compartment Check the acid level and, if necessary, top up • Remove the battery cover with distilled water to the upper level mark •...
Connect the diagnosis unit to the diagnosis plug • If the parts that are needed do not appear in the Read out the fault memory • electronic parts list, please consult the C1 support Carry out any repairs specified • team at UX-VS-2 Reinstall the backrest...
Fuelling Final cleaning • • Open the seat Clean the C 1 • Fuel the vehicle Final inspection and function check Note: Do not use a steam or high-pressure water jet. The high steam or water pressure could damage seals, the hydraulic system or electrical components.
Handing over the vehicle This is the ideal opportunity to familiarise the cus- tomer with the C 1 in order to ensure the customer's satisfaction and safety • The following points must be demonstrated and explained to the customer: – documentation and stowage space –...
Reading out MoDiTeC/DIS plus fault memory — Inspection at 1,000 km (600 miles) — BMW Service at 7,500 km (4,500 miles) — BMW Inspection at 15,000 km (9,000 miles) III — BMW Annual Service (Inspections I, II, III and IV) •...
Add oil up to the “MAX” mark on the dipstick • Run the engine briefly, then stop it, check oil lev- • Secure the oil guide, BMW No. 11 7 661, to the el again and add more oil if necessary • exhaust Check coolant, top up if necessary •...
Checking coolant Adding coolant – Remove the backrest C1000050 C1000060 • Remove cap (1) from expansion tank (2). Note: Check coolant level only when the engine is cold Caution: • Open the seat and check the coolant level Add coolant only when engine is cold. Add coolant to expansion tank only if a small quan- Maximum level ..........
Changing coolant Adding coolant (Inspection IV) every 2 years Draining coolant – Remove front fairing panel – Unfasten radiator cap C1170290 • Pour coolant into filler neck C1000070 • Slip hose (arrow) over screw head • Remove drain plug • Drain coolant Note: Renew sealing ring on drain plug...
Checking valve clearances (Inspections I, II and III) Moving drive swinging arm clear • Secure front wheel C1000110 • Remove lines from clips: • Injector • Air temperature sensor • Idle actuator • Coolant temperature sensor to cylinder head C1000090 •...
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BMW No. 00 1 580, at adapter. • Slightly raise vehicle with lifter • Install fixture, BMW No. 33 1 531, between left spring strut and drive swinging arm • Remove fastener at bottom of right spring strut at brake calliper holder Caution: Swing drive swinging arm max.
Note down the valve clearances • If necessary, replace bucket tappets C1000150 Table of valve clearances • Open hose clamp (arrow) with pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500 IV left EV left • right right Remove screws (1) securing valve cover Sp.
Adjusting valve clearances • Turn engine by turning camshafts until tips of cam lobes point outwards C1130010 • Slacken off the hose clip (arrow) at the intake air silencer. C1000180 • Use a coloured marker to highlight the TDC mark (arrow) on the inlet camshaft gear Note: Fasteners of chain guide are secured with thread-...
Caution: The marks on the sprockets must be in line • Slacken timing chain and install pin, BMW No. 11 7 531, instead of chain tensioner Note: • Reinstall screw Use a marker to highlight the marks on the inlet •...
Renewing air cleaner element Emptying drain pipe from air manifold (Inspections II and III) (Inspections I, II, III and IV) • Empty the drain from the air cleaner housing C1130010 C1000130 • Remove fasteners (1) securing cover of air filter housing •...
Checking brake lines • Turn the handlebars to full left-hand lock (Inspections II and III) Note: The volume of the brake fluid (MIN/MAX) is sufficient for lining thicknesses from new to the wear limit. It is Caution: not normally necessary to top up the fluid to accom- Refer to notes on the hazards involved in handling modate lining wear.
Checking fluid level with brake fluid reservoir open The procedure for checking the level in the left brake fluid reservoir is described below. The procedure for checking the level in the right brake fluid reservoir is analogous. Caution: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de- stroys paint.
Checking brake pads and discs for Rear brake pads wear/replacing Checking brake pads for wear Warning: Brake pad thickness must not fall below the mini- mum value. Always replace pads as a complete set. Front brake pads C1340360 • Visually inspect the brake pads from behind –...
If the brake pads/pistons cannot be forced back in this way, there may be some other fault in the brake • system. Remove retaining pin (1) using drift or pliers, BMW No. 34 1 541 • Remove the brake pads When installing: •...
Remove fastener (1) from bottom of spring strut and tie the spring strut up out of the way • Remove retaining pin (2) using pliers, BMW No. 34 1 541 • Caution: Lift out the brake pads toward the rear Avoid damaging or scratching the brake calliper;...
Checking the brake discs Renewing brake fluid • Carefully check the brake discs for cracking, damage, deformation and scoring (Inspection IV) Caution: Protect trim panels against contact with brake fluid Caution: Refer to notes on the hazards involved in handling brake fluid Caution: For safety reasons, the brake fluid must be changed...
Front brake Bleeding the front brake circuit – Add brake fluid up to the top of the sight glass • Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed screw on the brake calliper • Caution: Open the bleed screw by half a turn Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted parts of the vehicle as brake fluid destroys paint.
Rear brake When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure – Add brake fluid up to the top of the sight glass Caution: – Bleed the rear brake circuit • Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with Check the function of the brake system painted parts of the vehicle as brake fluid destroys paint.
C1000240 C1000260 • Remove fasteners (1) • • Remove ventilation cover Using holder, BMW No. 11 7 521, release fas- tener of driven variator • Press variator plates together and turn them counter-clockwise • Remove belt complete with driven variator •...
Checking clutch lining When installing: The wording on the belt must be legible from the outside (Inspections II and III) C1000270 C1110540 • Make sure the belt is correctly seated • Install belt complete with driven variator • • Check by turning variator manually, to ensure Remove bell housing;...
C1000290 • Remove mesh filter from retaining lugs and clean Note: The nut is secured with a thread-locking compound • Using holder, BMW No. 11 7 521, release fas- tener • Remove outer plate and driving variator with spacer C1110490 •...
20 g (0.7 oz.) of grease and install rollers • • Lightly grease O-ring and install Using holder, BMW No. 11 7 521, loosen outer • Mount spring clips and shoes on driver and plate and remove driving variator with spacer •...
Checking wheel bearing play When installing: • Spray shaft with lubricant Materials: Shaft ........ Klüber paste 46 MR 401 (Inspections I, II and III) Fastener, driving variator ...... Loctite 243 Note: Caution: Check bearing play only when cold. Make sure that belt is not trapped between the belt •...
Checking that leading-link mounts Checking battery acid level, adding are free of play distilled water if necessary (Inspections I, II, III and IV) (Inspections II, III and IV) Checking steering bearing play • Relieve load on front wheel Warning: Battery acid is highly caustic. Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the paintwork.
Checking Bowden cables Adding distilled water (Inspections I, II, IV) • Check Bowden cables for damage due to chaff- • Check freedom of movement and adjust, if nec- essary ........... See Group 32 Bowden cable for easy-lift: • The small lever must move up and down be- tween the two limit stops C1610030 Throttle cable:...
Checking windscreen washer Checking windscreen wiper (Inspections I, II, III and IV) (Inspections II, III and IV) • Check wiper blade for cracks • Check action of wiper arms • Check windscreen wiper and replace wiper blade, if necessary 45° ...........
Pull firmly on belt strap and make sure that inertia reel locks 72 5 501 C1720050 • Use test gauge, BMW No. 72 5 501, to preten- sion release lever • Engage seat belts in their buckles with an audi- ble click •...
Examining crash element Checking body panels and fairing • Examine foam-rubber element from below for damage and cracks; replace if necessary ........... See Group 46 (Inspection IV) • Checking shoulder bars and Reinstall all body panels removed beforehand • Check that panel-to-panel gaps are correct deformation element •...
17 5 500 13 3 010 13 3 010 C1160090 • Use a clamp, BMW No. 13 3 010, to close off the fuel lines • Open hose clamp with pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500 • Replace fuel filter •...
Check security of screws and nuts: – Exhaust mountings Caution: – Secondary swinging arm Remove the vehicle stand, BMW No. 00 1 570. – Engine mounts • – Engine mount and mount of tubular swinging arm Check wheels and tyres •...
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11 Engine Contents Page Technical Data ..........................5 C 1 Engine ............................13 C 1 Lubrication ..........................14 C 1 Drive ............................15 C 1 Gearbox ........................... 16 Work with engine installed ....................17 Checking valve clearances ....................... 17 Adjusting valves ..........................
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Contents Page Removing variator .........................34 Installing variator ...........................35 Installing inner plate of driving variator ....................35 Installing driven variator ........................36 Disassembling and assembling driving variator ............37 Checking belt ............................37 Disassembling, checking and assembling driving variator ........37 Checking individual components of driving variator .............38 Checking rollers ..........................38 .................................38...
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Technical Data Engine, general Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead camshafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operat- ed by bucket tappets, liquid-cooled cylinder and cylinder head, integral water pump, automatic transmission. Type 1 cylinder, four-stroke Engine number Variator housing output shaft Number of cylinders Stroke mm (in) 50 (1.97)
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Technical Data Permissible oil consumption (miles per 0.01 Imp. pint/ miles per US quart) Gearbox oil capacity 0.090 (Imp. (0.16/0.10) pint/US quart) Crank gear Main bearing bore diameter On installation mm (in) Wear limit mm (in) 32.07 (1.26) Crankshaft - main bearing play On installation mm (in) 0.030 ...
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Technical Data Camshaft Inlet ° Exhaust ° Bearing cap Bearing bore diameter mm (in) 18.01...18.03 (0.709...0.7099) Wear limit mm (in) 18.05 (0.710) Inlet camshaft Bearing journal diameter mm (in) 17.969...17.980 (0.7074... 0.7078) Wear limit mm (in) 17.96 (0.707) Exhaust camshaft mm (in) 17.969...17.980 (0.7074...
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Technical Data Valve seat angle Inlet ° Exhaust ° Included angle between valves Inlet ° Exhaust ° Valve seat width Inlet mm (in) 1.185...1.215 (0.0466...0.0478) Wear limit mm (in) 2 (0.0787) Checking dimension mm (in) 1.0...1.4 (0.0394...0.0551) Exhaust mm (in) 1.385...1.415 (0.0545...0.0557) Wear limit mm (in)
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Technical Data Piston pin Outside diameter mm (in) 14.997...15.000 (0.5904...0.5906) Wear limit mm (in) 14.99 (0.5902) Installed clearance Wear limit mm (in) 0.04 (0,0016) Radial play mm (in) 0.005...0.018 (0.0002...0.0007) Wear limit mm (in) 0.03 (0.0528) Piston-pin bore diameter mm (in) 15.003...15.008 (0.5907...0.5909) Wear limit mm (in)
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Technical Data Cylinders Bore Cylinder mm (in) “A”: 56.388..56.398 (2.2200..2.2204) mm (in) “B”: 56,402..56.412 (2.2206..2.2209) Timing chain Wear limit Distance from sealing face to piston of chain mm (in) 6 (0.236) tensioner Water pump Water-pump shaft bearing in housing mm (in) 10.05...10.07 (0.395...0.396) Wear limit mm (in)
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Technical Data Output shaft Permissible run-out measured between tips mm (in) 0.06 (0.002) Bearing journal, gearbox cover, grooved ball bearing mm (in) 14.983...14.994 (0.5899...0.5903) Wear limit mm (in) 14.98 (0.589) Bearing journal, housing, grooved ball bearing mm (in) 24.984...24.993 (0.9836...0.9840) Wear limit mm (in) 24.97 (0.983)
Work with engine installed Left side • Spark plug • Oil pressure switch • Driving variator, front • Centrifugal coupling • Driven variator, rear • Gearbox • Starter motor • Temperature sensor Right side • Timing-chain tensioner • Chain guide C1110020 •...
11 34 004 Moving drive swinging arm clear • Secure front wheel. • Position lifter, BMW No. 00 1 570 with BMW No. 00 1 580, underneath frame section. C1110050 • Release coolant hose from clip at injector and holder (arrow) at variator cover.
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For the sake of clarity, these illustrations show the vehicle with the drive swinging arm removed. When installing: • Install the cylinder head cover before installing the drive swinging arm. Caution: When installing, note the correct positions of the spring struts. Note: C1000150 Make sure the long lever of the parking mechanism...
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2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 measured (old) C1000230 • Remove screw for chain tensioner, insert stud, BMW No. 11 7 531, in tapped bore and reinstall Bucket, screw. measured 2.85 2.75 (new) Note: The camshafts can also be removed and installed complete with the camshaft gears.
Removing drive swinging 11 00 060 Caution: Remember to remove stud, BMW No. 11 7 531. – Remove left service cover. • Install chain tensioner. – Remove the right rear side section. Operating fluids: Loctite ..............243 Tightening torque Fastener for chain guide....... 10 Nm Camshaft gears ...........
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Support the weight of the vehicle on car jack po- distributor. sitioned beneath frame. • • Remove silencer (muffler) Secure bow, BMW No. 11 0 651, to drive swing- • Open cable tie for ABS sensor cable to second- ing arm. ary swinging arm. •...
Replacing grooved ball bearing for When installing: 1 Add coolant. engine mount 2 Slacken vent plug in cylinder head until liquid emerges, then retighten vent plug. – Housing halves separated • 3 Pour in remainder of coolant. Using a pipe D=24.5 mm or a19 mm socket and 4 Briefly operate engine and correct coolant level working from the inside, press out the bearing.
Coat threads of self-tapping screws with Loctite Bring crankshaft to TDC. prior to installation (Tapite screws) – Insert pin, BMW No. 11 7 651, to secure crank- • Note direction of installation for trigger. shaft in this position.............See Group 00 Operating fluids: Securing screw ........
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When installing: • Remove all traces of old thread-locking com- pound from the threads. C1110240 • Install securing screw with washer: coat threads of securing screw with Loctite 243. C1110230 Operating fluids: • Install Woodruff key parallel to crankshaft (arrow), Screw............
12 11 077 Replacing freewheel Replacing starter double gear – Remove cover. – Remove magnetic wheel. C1110260 C1110250 • Check bearing bore • • Clamp the bottom of the magnetic housing in a Check teeth for distortion, wear and chipping. •...
When installing: Measuring oil pump • The outer rotor bears a punch mark for identifica- tion. C1110300 • Check tooth edges of oil pump gear for deforma- C1110290 tion. • Measure protrusions of needle roller. • Check runout of oil pump gear relative to shaft. •...
Caution: Install shaft sealing rings with flats facing each other. • Note: Use drift, BMW No. 11 7 611, and spacing ring Working from left side of engine, slide a plastic rod to install first sealing ring. • into the water pipe and use it to remove the pump Install second sealing ring without spacing ring.
11 41 200 • Turn water pump shaft by hand and make sure it rotates easily and smoothly. C1000030 C1110330 • Secure drain, BMW No. 11 7 661, on exhaust pipe. • • Install thrust washer (1). Remove securing screws. •...
• Variator cover removed. • Insert pin, BMW No. 11 7 651, to secure crank- shaft in TDC position. Caution: Make sure that belt and belt pulleys remain free of oil and grease.
Degrease threads of crankshaft. • • Remove outer plate from crankshaft. Install outer plate. • Hold with holder, BMW No. 11 7 521, or use in- sert pin, BMW No. 11 7 651. • Apply thread-locking compound to threads of nut. Operating fluids: Bearing tube (spacer) ..Klüber paste 46 MR 401...
Installing driven variator Note: Press up and at the same time turn upper belt plate Caution: clockwise to push belt inwards between the two Installed position of belt: wording to the outside. plates. • Lay belt in position between the two belt contact faces.
• Remove all traces of old thread-locking com- pound from the threads. C1110450 • Use holder, BMW No. 11 7 521, and install nut. Tightening torques: C1110460 Clutch drum ..........60 Nm • Check threads and tooth profiles for damage and Disassembling and assembling distortion.
• Check friction faces of both side plates for wear Checking rollers and damage. C1110480 C1110500 • Check with a precision straightedge and feeler Wear value: gauge. Dia. at flattest point ....min. 19.6 mm (0.77 in) • Check inside diameter of inner plate. Wear values: Smoothness of friction face...
Checking shoes and spring clips for wear Assembling: C1110520 C1110490 • • Mount shoes and spring clips on driver. Uniformly coat tracks of primary inner plate with • Position driver on inner plate. approx. 20 g (0.71 oz.) of grease and install roll- •...
Note: Replace the clutch if the springs are damaged or if the weights are not uniformly positioned. 00 2 510 C1110530 • Check radial runout on variator shaft with dial gauge and dial-gauge holder, BMW No. 00 2 500. 11.40...
Working from the inside, press out guide pin (1) and guide sleeve (2). • Remove outer plate (3). C1110560 • Engage hooks of retainer, BMW No. 11 7 641, in bottom plate of pulley. • Release nut with specially ground socket, BMW No. 11 7 643. 11.41...
C1110590 • Remove O-rings (1) and check for damage. • Check both shaft sealing rings (2) for damage and correct seating. Checking individual components • Length of spring at outer plate. • Outside diameter “D” of sleeve in inner plate. C110600 •...
• Visually and manually check inner grooved ball • bearing (2) and needle bearing (4) of inner belt Using support ring, BMW No. 36 6 610, and pulley plate (1). puller, BMW No. 00 8 570, remove needle bear- •...
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Place grooved ball bearing (2) in position with Press in needle bearing (4) with special assembly open side toward needle bearing and using a tool, BMW No. 11 7 642, and a manual press. • manual press and tubular drift, Check inside diameter of secondary outer plate BMW No.
• Position spring on pin (arrow) of guide bow. • Engage clutch at end of spring. • Using guide, BMW No. 11 7 644, position outer plate on inner plate. • Coat guide sleeves and guide pin with grease Caution: and insert into 3 recesses in secondary outer Assembly is spring-loaded - risk of injury.
C1110680 Disassembling and # Removing gearbox cover 23 00 043 11 11 018 assembling gearbox, checking – Remove complete variator assembly. individual components – Drain gearbox oil Jobs marked # can also be performed with the drive swinging arm installed. Clean the individual components and check the following parts for wear: •...
When installing: C1110700 C1110720 • Remove securing screws. • Install two M6x70 screws in tapped bores (ar- Note: rows) and pull off cover. Grease one side of a thrust washer for intermediate • Use screwdriver to pry out shaft sealing ring. shaft and affix it to flat of large gear.
• Install dry shaft sealing ring until flush with flat of When installing: housing, using mandrel, BMW No. 11 7 581. Caution: Make sure that shaft sealing ring does not contact 11 7 592 grooved ball bearing - check clearance.
• Working from outside and using mandrel, • BMW No. 11 7 571 D = 32 mm (1.260 in) or To avoid risk of breakage, support housing by 24 mm socket , press grooved ball bearing into placing tubular spacer, BMW No. 31 5 652, gearcase cavity.
• Remove grooved ball bearing with • puller, BMW No. 11 7 550. Lightly oil outside circumference of grooved ball bearing and press into housing with mandrel, D = 40 mm (1.575 in) h = 170 mm (6.693 in) or 30 mm socket, until seated.
C1110810 BMW No. 11 7 550. • To avoid risk of breakage, support housing by placing tubular spacer, BMW No. 31 5 652, underneath bearing seat. • Lightly oil outside circumference of grooved ball bearing and press into cover with mandrel, D = 40 mm (1.575 in) or 30 mm socket, until...
Working from outside and using mandrel, bearing and press into housing with mandrel, BMW No. 11 7 571 D = 42 mm (1.575 in) or D = 50 mm (1.969 in) h = 200 mm (7.874 in) or 24 mm socket, press bearing into gearcase 36 mm socket, until seated.
– Separate halves of housing. C1110880 • Using special assembly tool, BMW No. 11 7 591, install shaft sealing ring with sealing lip facing toward inside. C1110870 • Use screwdriver with rest for leverage to pry out shaft sealing ring.
C1110890 ring. • Use depth gauge to measure distance “A”. • Use special socket, BMW No. 11 7 020, to re- move double temperature sensor. Wear value: Distance A ......max. 6 mm (0.236 in) Tightening torques: Double temperature sensor ......15 Nm Note: If distance “A”...
Install liberally oiled chain tensioner with flat to- • ward chain. Slacken clamp (arrow) with pliers, • Turn engine through at least one full revolution. BMW Nr. 17 5 500 securing breather hose. • • Check valve clearances. Disconnect hose. •...
11 31 051 Removing and installing or replacing # Replacing cylinder head timing chain – Removing oil pump. C1110970 C1110960 • Work with drive swinging arm installed: – Remove the silencer system. • Use a coloured marker to mark outside of chain. –...
Stud bolt ............10 Nm 11 7 632 C1111000 • Secure crankshaft at TDC. • Use sliding sleeve for pistons, BMW No. 11 7 632. C1111010 Note: Do not damage the piston. • Carefully slip sleeve up and to one side to re- move.
Micro-chamfer......0.1 mm (0.004 in) Taper-face oil-control ring ... 0.1 mm (0.004 in) C1111030 When installing: • • Remove piston pin with drift, BMW No. 11 7 631. Install with “Top” uppermost. • Turn rings so that gaps are uniformly spaced. When installing: •...
Measuring housing Measuring axial play – Remove crankshaft General instructions Room temperature ....20-25 °C (68-77 °F) Cleaners • Make sure that lube-oil bores are unobstructed • Check seats of grooved ball bearings All grooved ball bearings: Press-fit interference ..min. 0.01 mm (0.0004 in) Measuring main bearings C1111090 •...
• Support bearing seat with tubular spacer, D = 36 mm (1.417 in) H = 30 mm (1.181 in). • Using mandrel, BMW No. 11 7 622, and working C1111110 from the outside, press in the bearing shells, until seated.
Replacing cylindrical pin for starter double gear Installing crankshaft C1111140 C1111150 Wear value: Cylindrical pin dia..... 9.95 mm (0.392 in) Caution: • Heat surrounding zone to approx. 100° C Check axial play if crankshaft or crankcase has been (212 °F) and use visegrips to remove cylindrical replaced.
Joining halves of crankcase Caution: Make sure that all bearings of crankshaft are ade- quately lubricated. C1111170 • Add the two measured values and the thickness of the gasket (when compressed), 0.45 mm (0.018 in). • Check installed length of crankshaft. •...
Technical Data Starter motor Type Permanent-magnet motor Power rating kW 0.6 Spark plug NGK CR 8E Thread metric M 10 x 1 Ignition Ignition system BMW engine management system (BMW-Motor- Steuerung, BMS) 12.3...
– Remove left service cover.............See Group 46 C1120030 • Use spark-plug wrench, BMW No. 12 3 531, to remove spark plug. When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following.
Replacing ignition lead Replacing ignition coil 12 12 085 12 13 000 – Remove rear left side panel.............See Group 46 Caution: Switch off ignition; disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery and insulate it. – Remove rear left side panel.............See Group 46 C1120010 •...
BMW engine management system Replacing starter motor 12 41 020 (BMW-Motor-Steuerung, BMS) Replacing BMS control unit 13 61 025 – Open the seat. Caution: – Remove the backrest. Disconnect ground lead from battery and insulate. – Remove the rear stowage compartment.
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13 Fuel preparation and control Contents Page Removing and installing air filter housing ..............3 Removing and installing intake air silencer ..............3 Removing and installing throttle-valve stub pipe ............5 13.1...
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Removing and installing air Removing and installing 13 72 110 13 72 128 filter housing intake air silencer – Remove air filter housing. C1130010 C1130090 • Release the fasteners (arrows). • Release the fastener (arrow). C1130100 C1130040 • Slacken off the hose clip (arrow) at the intake air •...
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17 5 500 C1130030 C1130050 • • Disconnect plug (3). Slightly raise the BMW C1 with lifter (arrow), • Open hose clamp (2) with pliers, BMW No. 00 1 570. • BMW No. 17 5 500. Remove the fasteners securing the spring struts •...
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Disengage throttle cable from holder and cam disc. C1130080 • Open hose clamp (arrow) securing intake hose with pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500 • Pull the throttle valve complete up and to the rear while easing it out of the intake hose. •...
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16 Fuel tank and lines Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 Removing and installing fuel tank ..................5 Replacing fuel filter ........................7 Fuel pump unit ..........................8 Removing the fuel pump unit .....................8 Replacing intake filter ........................9 Removing and installing fuel pump ..................9 Installing fuel-pump unit ......................
Technical Data Tank capacity l (Imp. 9 (1.98/2.38) pint/US quart) Including reserve of l (Imp. 2.5 (3.52/2.11) pint/US quart) Type of fuel Super (premium), unleaded 95 octane (RON) Fuel pump Type Peripheral-gear pump Rated voltage V 12 Operating voltage V 7 - 14 Fuel pressure bar (psi) 2.5 (35.57) operating pressure 3.8 (54.07) max...
Release tunnel panel on right from front anchor- age point. C1160010 • Warning: Use hose clamps, BMW No. 13 3 010, to close Comply with safety precautions when handling or off fuel hoses (arrows). • working with fuel; note that the fuel lines are pressu- Open hose clamps with rised.
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C1160040 • Position the vehicle with • Cut through cable tie (arrow) of connecting cable lifter, BMW No. 00 1 570, and for stand switch. adapter BMW No. 00 1 580. • Open cable tie (arrow). Additional work: vehicles with ABS: –...
C1160090 Tightening torques: • Fuel tank holder to frame........ 9 Nm Use hose clamps, BMW No. 13 3 010, to close Holder for washing-fluid reservoir/ABS control unit off fuel hoses (arrows). • to frame............9 Nm Open hose clamp (1) with pliers, BMW No.
– Remove top tunnel panel.............See Group 46 C1160010 • Use hose clamps, BMW No. 13 3 010, to close off fuel hoses (arrows). • Slacken hose clamps with pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500. • Pull fuel lines out of holder (1).
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. C1160100 • Tighten union nut (arrow) using wrench, BMW No. 16 1 721. Tightening torques: Union nut ............. 20 Nm C1160140 • Install float (3) in arm (4).
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17 Radiator Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 Coolant circuit ..........................5 Removing and installing coolant hoses ................7 Opening hose clamps ........................7 Closing hose clamps ........................7 Replacing feed hoses to radiator .....................7 Hose between radiator and elbow .......................7 Hose between elbow and coolant pipe ....................7 Hose between elbow and bowl ......................8 Vent hose ............................8 Replacing return hose to radiator...
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Contents Page Changing coolant ........................14 Draining coolant ..........................14 Draining coolant from feed line/engine ....................14 Draining coolant from return line ......................15 Draining coolant from expansion tank ....................15 Adding coolant ..........................15 Adding coolant to feed and return lines and engine ................15 Filling expansion tank with coolant ....................
Technical Data Cooling-system capacity Total capacity l (Imp. 1.4 (2.464/1.479) pint/US quart) Coolant circuit l (Imp. 1.2 (2.11/1.27) top-up capacity pint/US approx. 1.2 l (2.11/1.27) quart) Expansion tank l (Imp. 0.2 (0.35/0.21) pint/US quart) Coolant Use only nitride-free long-life antifreeze agents and corrosion inhibitors Mixing ratio 50% antifreeze...
Replacing return hose to 17 12 159 Hose between elbow and bowl 17 12 175 radiator – Remove front fairing panel. – Remove left side trim panel.............See Group 46 – Drain coolant. 17 12 180 Hose between radiator and coolant pipe 17 5 500 C1170040...
C1170070 Replacing coolant hoses on engine 11 53 120 Replacing thermostat – Remove engine coolant hoses. • – Open the seat. Remove thermostat (4). – Remove left service cover.............See Group 46 Installing engine coolant hoses • – Drain coolant. Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure.
Pull coolant pipe (1) forward to remove. C1170080 • Remove fasteners (arrows) from frame on the right. • Open hose clamps (1) with pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500. 17 5 500 C1170090 • Remove fasteners (arrows) from frame on the left. •...
C1170110 • Remove fastener (arrows) from front frame. • Open hose clamps (1) with pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500. 17 5 500 C1170090 • Remove fasteners (arrows) from frame. • Open hose clamps (1) with pliers, BMW No.
If the expansion tank still contains coolant: • Bend back the vapour discharge hose to close it hose off or shut it off with clamp, BMW No. 13 3 010. • Pull the vapour discharge hose out toward the –...
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Removing and installing 17 11 087 When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- expansion tank dure. • Fill system with coolant. • – Open the seat. After running the engine check the coolant level – Remove the backrest. and top up if necessary.
Changing coolant 17 00 035 Draining coolant from feed line/engine Note: Change the coolant at least every 2 years Draining coolant – Remove front fairing panel. – Swing the headlight forward and down. – Open the seat.............See Group 46 C1170160 •...
Remove moulded hose (4) for return from Tighten vent screw in engine. holder (3). • Open hose clamps (1) with pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500. • Disconnect moulded hose (4) from coolant pipe. When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure.
C1170190 • Remove fasteners at filler bowl. • Secure pump, BMW No. 17 0 500, with adapter, BMW No. 17 5 520, and spring clip, BMW No. 17 5 525 to filler bowl. • Pressure-test the system; the pressure must re- main unchanged for at least 5 minutes.
• Disconnect plug (1) for fan motor. • Disconnect plug (2) for horn. • Open hose clamp (arrow) on right with pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500. C1170200 17 5 500 • Disconnect plug (1) from headlight. • Remove parking light (2) from its socket.
Replacing radiator Replacing air duct 17 11 029 17 11 034 – Remove radiator with fan shroud. – Remove radiator with fan shroud. C1170260 C1170280 • • Release the fasteners (arrows). Release the fasteners (arrows). • • Pull fan shroud to the rear and down to remove. Remove air duct.
Fasteners for filler bowl ......... 9 Nm C1170290 • Remove fasteners (2, 3) from filler bowl. • Open hose clamps (arrows) with pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500. • Pull filler bowl to one side. • Disconnect vapour discharge hose (1) from filler bowl.
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18 Exhaust system Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 Removing and installing silencer heat shield ...............5 Removing and installing silencer system ................5 Removing and installing oxygen sensor ................7 18.1...
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Technical Data Silencer system Exhaust-emission control 3-way catalytic converter Silencer (muffler) Reflection/absorption silencer made of rustproof stainless steel 18.3...
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Removing and installing Removing and installing 18 12 212 18 00 020 silencer heat shield silencer system C1180000 C1180020 • • Remove 4 fasteners (arrows). Open cable clip (arrow). • • Remove exhaust heat shield. Disconnect plug (1) for the oxygen sensor. When installing: •...
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When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: When installing, make sure that the oxygen sensor cable is correctly routed and secured. Note: When installing, use a new gasket at the cylinder head.
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Tightening torque: Oxygen sensor ..........23 Nm 11 7 020 C1180060 • Slacken the oxygen sensor with socket wrench insert, BMW No. 11 7 020, (arrow). • Remove socket wrench insert. • Remove the oxygen sensor by hand. Caution: When removing the oxygen sensor, take care not to damage the cable on the exhaust heat shield.
Remove ABS sensor (1). 00 1 570 C1310000 C1310020 • Raise the vehicle with lifter, BMW No. 00 1 570. – Lower the front wheel (move the large lever of the • parking mechanism down). Remove fastener (arrow) securing brake hose/ –...
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31 5 603 C1310040 • Using a cranked ring wrench, a/f 21, and hexa- gon socket wrench, BMW No. 31 5 603, release fastener (arrow) securing leading link to fork bridge. • Pull the telescopic forks down to remove.
Removing fork bridge 31 42 028 Caution: The fastener is secured with thread-locking com- pound; heat if necessary, but take care not to over- heat lines and cables. Caution: Protect painted parts from scratching: apply adhe- sive masking tape if necessary. C1310060 •...
31 5 661 C1310090 C1310110 • Press out pot-type joint (3) with wiper sleeve (9) using mandrel, BMW No. 31 5 661, and bush- ing, BMW No. 31 5 662. Note: Take care not to damage threads (arrow). Installing pot-type joints •...
0.34 US quarts)/slider tube C1310000 • Tightening torques: Raise the vehicle with lifter, BMW No. 00 1 570. • Leading link to fork slider bridge Lower the front wheel (move the large lever of the ( + Loctite 243) ........... 127 Nm parking mechanism down).
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• Remove ABS sensor (1). C1310040 • Using a cranked ring wrench, a/f 21, and hexa- gon socket wrench, BMW No. 31 5 603, release fastener (arrow) securing leading link to fork bridge. Note: Note that telescopic-fork oil can escape.
Do not scrape the slider tube – mask it off if neces- 31 3 631 sary. C1310170 • Drive in the new sealing ring with drift, BMW No. 31 3 631, until seated. • Install slider tube bridge complete with slider tubes and front wheel. Replacing ball joint 31 42 055 C1310160 •...
Place both ends of fixed tube in V-blocks. • Turn fixed fork tube slowly and measure it with a Caution: dial gauge, BMW No. 00 2 510. Take care not to damage the seals on the slider tubes. Caution: •...
00 1 570 C1310040 C1310000 • Detach the leading link from the slider tube bridge. • Raise the vehicle with lifter, BMW No. 00 1 570. • Lower the front wheel (move the large lever of the parking mechanism down). 31.15...
Slacken fasteners (3-5) securing leading-link Pull out bearing (6) with link shaft (8), right, using shaft. M 10 threaded rod (D), BMW No. 31 5 701, M 10 • Remove fasteners (1, 7) securing leading-link nut (C) with rest, BMW No. 31 5 702, puller (B), shaft.
Place link shaft with angular-contact ball bearing, right, in position and install using M 10 threaded rod (D), BMW No. 31 5 701, M 10 nut (B) with rest, BMW No. 31 5 702, installation bush (C), BMW No. 31 5 706, and puller (A), BMW No.
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32 Steering Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 General view of handlebar .......................5 Removing and installing handlebar fittings ..............6 Removing and installing left handlebar fitting ..............6 Removing and installing right handlebar fitting ..............7 Removing and installing left and right handlebar levers ........8 Removing and installing left/right brake fittings ............9...
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General view of handlebar C1329010 32.5...
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Removing and installing handlebar When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- fittings dure: pay particular attention to the following. Removing and installing left 32 72 053 handlebar fitting Caution: Make sure that lines and cables are correctly routed. –...
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Removing and installing right 32 72 110 handlebar fitting – Remove handlebar trim. – Remove instrument panel.............See Group 46 C1320050 • Remove Bowden cable (arrow) from the front section of the handlebar fitting. C1320030 • Disconnect plug (1). • Open cable clip (3).
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Removing and installing When installing: 32 72 072/074 • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- left and right handlebar levers dure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: Make sure that all lines and the Bowden cable are correctly routed.
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Removing and installing 32 72 118/120 When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- left/right brake fittings dure: pay particular attention to the following. The procedure for removing and installing the left brake fitting is described below. The procedure for Warning: removing and installing the right brake fitting is ana- Make sure that the gap at the clamp is of uniform...
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Removing and installing 32 71 008 handlebar – Remove handlebar trim. – Remove instrument panel.............See Group 46 – Remove seat-belt central release mechanism.............See Group 72 • Slacken clamping screws for brake fittings. • Remove brake fittings from handlebar. C1320100 •...
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Replacing throttle cable When installing: 32 72 305 • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. – Remove handlebar trim. – Remove instrument panel. Warning: – Open the seat. Make sure that the gaps at the clamps for the brake ............
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Technical Data Rear suspension Spring strut Coil spring with single-tube gas-filled shock ab- sorber Suspension travel mm (in) 85 (3.35) at wheel mm (in) 100 (3.94) at spring strut 33.3...
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C1130050 Tightening torques: Top fastener for spring strut ......41 Nm • Slightly raise the BMW C1 with lifter (arrow), Bottom fastener for spring strut....21 Nm BMW No. 00 1 570. C1330030 • Remove fastener (arrow) securing spring strut to frame.
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33 5 652 33 5 600 C1330040 • Compress spring with compressor (3), BMW No. 33 5 600, adapter (2) BMW No. 33 5 652, and adapter (1) BMW No. 33 5 606. C1330010 • Remove retaining plate (arrow). •...
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34 Brakes Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 Front brake calliper ........................5 Removing and installing brake calliper ..................5 Rear brake calliper ........................6 Removing and installing rear brake calliper .................6 Removing and installing front brake disc ...............8 Removing and installing rear brake disc .................9 Removing and installing front ABS sensor ..............9...
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Contents Page Installing front brake lines/hoses – with ABS ..............19 Removing and installing rear brake lines/hoses ............19 Brake hose between left brake handlebar fitting and brake line ......19 Brake line between brake hose, left brake lever fitting, and brake hose to brake calliper - without ABS .........................21 Brake lines between brake hose, left brake lever fitting, and brake hose to brake...
Caution: Do not damage the brake pads when installing. • If necessary, press the brake pads/pistons fully back with resetting tool, BMW No. 34 1 500. • Fit new sealing rings on banjo bolt (1). – Fill and bleed the brake system.
– Remove silencer system.............See Group 18 • Raise the BMW C1 on lifter (arrow), BMW No. 00 1 570, until rear wheel is clear of the ground, making sure that the BMW C1 is se- cure. C1340010 • Remove hexagon nut (4) of drive shaft.
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C1340020 C1340030 • • Use a crowbar to press the brake calliper in the Slacken banjo bolt (1) for brake hose and remove direction indicated by the arrow against the brake hose. • brake disc to force back the brake pads and pis- Pull rear wheel with spacer (3) and brake-calliper ton.
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Caution: Do not damage the brake pads when installing. • If necessary, press the brake pads/pistons fully back with resetting tool, BMW No. 34 1 500. • Fit new sealing rings on banjo bolt for brake hose. – Fill and bleed the brake system.
Removing and installing rear Removing and installing 34 21 301 34 52 044 brake disc front ABS sensor – Remove rear wheel. – Remove front fairing panel.............See Group 36 – Swing the headlight forward and down.............See Group 46 Caution: Disconnect ground lead from battery and insulate.
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When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: Install the ABS sensor wire carefully and secure it with cable ties. Caution: When installing a new ABS sensor, check the clear- ance of the ABS sensor.
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Replacing front ABS sensor Removing and installing rear 34 51 100 34 52 111 ring ABS sensor – Remove front wheel.............See Group 36 Caution: Disconnect ground lead from battery and insulate. – Open the seat.............See Group 46 C1340050 •...
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Replacing rear ABS sensor 34 51 109 ring – Remove rear wheel ............See Group 36 C1340120 • Open cable tie for ABS sensor cable (arrow). • Remove fastener (1) for ABS sensor. When installing: C1340060 • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following.
Checking and adjusting speed/ABS Rear wheel 36 30 020 sensor gap if necessary Front wheel 36 30 300 Caution: Check the ABS sensor gap if the ABS sensor, sen- sor ring, brake-calliper carrier, bearing of brake-cal- Caution: liper carrier or spacer bushing for drive shaft have Check the speed/ABS sensor gap if the speed/ABS been replaced.
Removing and installing ABS 34 51 050 control unit Warning: All work on the ABS control unit must be carried out by an authorised BMW workshop. Caution: Disconnect the negative battery cable first, then dis- connect the positive cable. C1340150 –...
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Caution: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de- stroys paint. Wrap clean cloths around open pres- sure lines to prevent residual brake fluid from escaping. • Disconnect brake lines from ABS control unit. C1160040 •...
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When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. C1340210 • Install the brake lines in the following sequence: 2, 1, 3, 4. C1340150 • Connect plug (1) to ABS control unit by first opening latch (arrow) of plug, positioning the plug on the ABS control unit, pushing it to the left and pressing slightly down until the latch engag-...
C1340220 Removing and installing front brake When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- lines/hoses dure: pay particular attention to the following. – Remove handlebar trim. – Remove instrument panel. Caution: – Remove knee pad. Make sure that all lines and the Bowden cables are ............See Group 46 correctly routed and that cables cannot chaff.
C1340230 Removing front brake lines/hoses – Brake line between brake hose, front wheel and ABS control unit with ABS – Remove top and left tunnel panels.............See Group 46 • Brake hose between front wheel and brake line, Remove brake line (7) from holders (4 - 6). •...
Brake hose between right brake handlebar fit- ting and brake line, ABS control unit Tightening torques: Fastener, brake hose to slider tube bridge ........... 5 Nm Interface, brake hose/brake line ....18 Nm Brake hose to brake lever fitting ....18 Nm Banjo bolt to brake calliper......
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When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: Make sure that all lines and the Bowden cables are correctly routed and that cables cannot chaff. – Fill and bleed the brake system. Tightening torques: Interface, brake hose/brake line ....
C1340280 Brake line between brake hose, left When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- brake lever fitting, and brake hose to dure: pay particular attention to the following. brake calliper - without ABS – Remove instrument panel. Caution: –...
Brake lines between brake hose, left brake lever fitting, and brake hose to brake calliper - with ABS Brake lines between brake hose, brake handle- bar fitting and ABS control unit – Remove instrument panel. – Remove knee pad. – Remove top, left and right tunnel panels.
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When installing: Brake lines between ABS control unit and brake • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- hose to brake calliper dure: pay particular attention to the following. – Remove right service cover. – Remove top, left and right tunnel panels.............See Group 46 Caution: –...
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When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: Make sure that all lines and the Bowden cables and vapour discharge line are correctly routed. Make sure the hoses do not chaff. C1340310 •...
C1340330 Brake hose between brake line and When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- brake calliper dure: pay particular attention to the following. – Remove right service cover.............See Group 46 – Drain the rear brake system. Caution: Make sure that lines and cables are correctly routed.
Checking brake pads and discs for Rear brake pads wear/replacing Checking brake pads for wear Warning: Brake pad thickness must not fall below the mini- mum value. Always replace pads as a complete set. 34 11 008 Front brake pads C1340360 •...
If the brake pads/pistons cannot be forced back in this way, there may be some other fault in the brake • system. Remove retaining pin (1) using drift or pliers, BMW No. 34 1 541. • Remove the brake pads. When installing: •...
Remove fastener (1) from bottom of spring strut and tie the spring strut up out of the way. • Remove retaining pin (2) using pliers, BMW No. 34 1 541. • Caution: Lift out the brake pads toward the rear.
Checking the brake discs • Turn the handlebars to full left-hand lock. • Carefully check the brake discs for cracking, damage, deformation and scoring. Note: The volume of the brake fluid (MIN/MAX) is sufficient for lining thicknesses from new to the wear limit. It is not normally necessary to top up the fluid to accom- modate lining wear.
Checking fluid level at the open brake fluid reservoir The procedure for checking the level in the left brake fluid reservoir is described below. The procedure for checking the level in the right brake fluid reservoir is analogous. Caution: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de- stroys paint.
Changing brake fluid and 34 00 034 Bleeding front brake circuit – Add brake fluid up to the top of the sight glass. bleeding brake system • Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed screw on the brake calliper. •...
Rear brake When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure. – Add brake fluid up to the top of the sight glass. Caution: – Bleed the rear brake circuit. • Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with Check the function of the brake system.
Technical Data Rim size Front 3.50“ J x13“ MT H 2 Rear 3.50“ J x12“ MT H 2 Vertical runout Front mm (in) 0.3 (0.01) Rear mm (in) 0.3 (0.01) Lateral runout Front mm (in) 0.3 (0.01) Rear mm (in) 0.3 (0.01) Tyre size Front...
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Do not pull handbrake lever with brake calliper re- moved/front wheel removed. C1310000 • Raise the BMW C1 on lifter (arrow), BMW No. 00 1 570, until front wheel is clear of the ground, making sure that the BMW C1 is secure. 36.5...
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– Remove the brake calliper.............See Group 34 • Unscrew hex nut (4). • Slacken pinch bolts (2, 5) in telescopic forks. • Pull out quick-release axle (1), noting spacer (3). • Remove front wheel. When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following.
Lay the front wheel rim on two wooden blocks so that the brake disc is free. 00 8 572 00 8 571 36 6 610 C1360030 • Place support ring, BMW No. 36 6 610, on right wheel hub. 36.7...
Installing right/left wheel bearings Note: Use temperature measuring device, BMW No. 00 1 900, to check heat rise. • Heat bearing seat to 100 °C (212 °F). • Pull out wheel bearing (3) with puller, 36 5 542 BMW No. 00 8 572, and internal puller 21/2, BMW No.
Do not pull handbrake lever with brake calliper re- • moved/rear wheel removed. Raise the BMW C1 on lifter (arrow), BMW No. 00 1 570, until rear wheel is clear of – Remove silencer system. the ground, making sure that the BMW C1 is se- ............See Group 18...
C1340030 c1360050 • • Pull rear wheel with spacer (1) and brake-calliper Install spacer sleeve with collar (arrow) toward carrier (2) far enough off the drive axle to permit the inside. • the brake-calliper carrier to be turned forward. Install brake-calliper carrier with brake calliper. •...
(2) and spirit level (1). wheel. • • Insert the balancing shaft, BMW No. 36 3 617, Turn knurled nut, BMW No. 36 3 631, until bal- through the front wheel. ancing shaft is hand-tight. • • Turn knurled nut, BMW No. 36 3 617, until bal- Place the rear wheel on the balancer, ancing shaft is hand-tight.
Checking front/rear wheel 36 32 528 Note: rim for runout Apply the dial gauge, BMW No. 00 2 510, only to the machined inner surface of the wheel rim. Checking front wheel rim for runout • Measure radial run-out and lateral run-out.
Checking rear wheel rim for run-out Note: – Remove tyre. Apply the dial gauge, BMW No. 00 2 510, only to – Level balancing rig, BMW No. 36 3 600, using the machined inner surface of the wheel rim. knurled-head screws (2) and spirit level (1).
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46 Frame Contents Page Technical Data ..........................5 BMW C1 body and trim overview ..................7 BMW C 1-Trim panel fastening ....................9 Removing and installing front fairing panel .................9 Removing and installing or replacing seat ................9 Removing and installing running-board panel ..............9 Removing and installing or replacing backrest ............
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Contents Page Removing and installing or replacing impact pad ............22 Removing and installing bottom cover for handlebars ................22 Replacing badge ..........................22 Removing and installing or replacing crash element trim ...........23 Removing and installing or replacing crash element ............23 Replacing holder for crash element ..................23 Removing and installing or replacing knee panel ............24...
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Contents Page Replacing stand switch ......................43 Drive swinging arm ........................44 Overview ............................44 Removing drive swinging arm mounts ................44 Link for swinging-arm bearing mount ..................46 Replacing bearing sleeve, right ......................46 Replacing left/right bearing bushing ....................46 Tubular swinging arm ........................47 Removing and installing spacer bushing for tubular swinging arm .............47 Replacing left/right bearing bushings for tubular swinging arm ............47 Replacing right/left Silentblocs for tubular swinging arm ..............48 Installing drive swinging arm mounts...
Technical Data Frame Frame Single-tube square steel tube frame with pressed-steel elements and bolted-on lower sec- tion. Engine integrated into frame with load-bear- ing function. Type plate location On frame under the seat Frame No. location On frame under the seat Maximum height (windshield) mm (in) 1766 (69.52) Maximum width (over mirrors)
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BMW C 1-Trim panel fastening Removing and installing or 52 53 059 replacing seat – Tighten the trim panel fastenings with a torque wrench. Tightening torques: Fasteners, trim panels to frame ...... 5 Nm Fasteners, trim panels to trim panels ..... 3 Nm Exception: Seat to frame ..........
Removing and installing or replac- Removing and installing or ing backrest replacing head restraint – Open the seat. – Remove the backrest. • Remove fastener. • Remove head-restraint cover. 51 14 050 Replacing badge – Remove head restraint. C1460860 • Remove securing screws.
C1460030 Removing and installing or Removing and installing or 46 63 225 46 63 327 replacing left or right running board replacing running board centre section • Panel for running board • Remove securing screws: • 2x at bottom in frame •...
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C1460060 Removing and installing or 46 63 221 46 63 223 Removing service cover replacing rear side panel – Remove the rear stowage compartment. – Remove seat – Remove service cover. – Before removing left rear side panel: disengage Bowden cable for seat lock from lock hook. •...
C1460180 Removing and installing or 46 63 231 replacing top section of tunnel • Turn the handlebars all the way to the left or right. Remove securing screws: • 2x from instrument panel • 2x on tunnel left and right •...
C1460040 Removing and installing or replacing inside trim of C pillar – Remove head restraint. • Remove fasteners. • Remove belt trimmer. Note: Do not pull the strap of the belt - risk of damage. 46.17...
C1460050 Removing and installing or 46 63 348 replacing outside trim of shoulder bar – Remove C-pillar inside trim. • Remove fasteners: • 3x from backrest support • 1x from shoulder bar • 1x from frame section • 2x from rear side panel 46.18...
Removing and installing or Removing and installing or 46 51 160 46 51 170 replacing shoulder bar crash element, replacing C-pillar lightweight foam left or right element – Remove head restraint. – Remove transverse support lightweight foam element C1460800 • Remove 2 fasteners (arrows).
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C1460100 Removing and installing or 46 63 323 Tightening torque: replacing rear panel Head restraint ..........21 Nm – Remove spoiler. – Remove head restraint. – C-pillar inside trim, left and right. – Remove rear stowage compartment Note: It is not necessary to remove the belt trimmer. •...
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C1460150 Removing and installing or • 46 63 232 Disconnect cable for instrument from wiring har- ness. replacing instrument panel – Remove front 2 fasteners at top for top tunnel panel C1460250 • Open retainer (arrow). C1460240 • Disconnect cables for headlight. 46.21...
C1460200 Removing and installing or 46 63 405 51 14 050 Replacing badge replacing impact pad • Remove badge. • Centre new badge and secure in position with adhesive Removing and installing bottom cover for han- dlebars • Remove 4 fasteners (arrow). •...
Removing and installing or Replacing holder for crash 46 63 328 51 11 005 replacing crash element trim element – Remove crash element. Removing and installing or 51 11 001 replacing crash element – Remove instrument panel. C1460290 • Remove 4 outside and 4 inside fasteners (ar- rows) and remove holder.
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C1460160 Removing and installing or 46 63 246 replacing knee panel – Remove centre, left and right tunnel panels. – Remove 4 fasteners from instrument panel. When installing: Make sure that round-section sealing cord is cor- rectly seated. 46.24...
Removing and installing or Removing and installing or 46 62 050 46 62 000 replacing number-plate carrier replacing rear mudguard – Remove the rear stowage compartment. – Disconnect battery. – Remove bottom fastener from left spring strut and pivot the spring strut to the rear. C1460870 •...
Removing and installing roof Removing and installing 46 63 040 51 31 001 windscreen – Remove the backrest. – Remove head restraint. – Remove front fairing panel. – Remove spoiler. – Remove left and right mirrors. – Remove inside trim of C-pillars. –...
Removing and installing or When installing: 46 63 041 • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- replacing foam-rubber element cross dure: pay particular attention to the following. member Caution: Make sure that the seal between front windscreen and roof is correctly positioned. •...
Replacing roof stay 46 51 165 The procedure for replacing the left roof stay is de- scribed below. The procedure for replacing the right roof stay is analogous. – Remove front fairing panel. – Remove left and right mirrors. – Disengage side trim panels from front frame at left and right.
Replacing shoulder bar When installing: 46 51 172 • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. The procedure for replacing the left shoulder bar is described below. The procedure for replacing the right shoulder bar is analogous.
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When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. C1460410 • Remove 3 fasteners (arrows) from frame at top. C1460380 • Remove 4 fasteners (arrows) from frame at rear. • Push the roof stay into the clamp, as far as the mark(arrow).
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Removing/installing mirror 51 16 045 bracket The procedure for removing and installing the left mirror bracket is described below. The procedure for removing and installing the right mirror bracket is analogous. – Remove front fairing panel. – Remove left mirror. –...
C1460450 Toggle-lever mechanism Overview 1 Toggle-lever mechanism with spring strut, front 2 Bowden cable for extending stand 3 Lever for retracting/extending stand 4 Bowden cable retainer, rear 5 Lever for lifting/lowering front wheel 6 Fastener, eyebolt 7 Eyebolts 8 Spring 9 Bowden cable retainer, front 10 Bowden cable for retracting stand 46.32...
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Position lifter (arrow), BMW No. 00 1 570, in such a way that stand can be retracted. • Raise the BMW C1 on lifter (arrow), BMW No. 00 1 570, until front wheel is clear of the ground, making sure that the BMW C1 is se- cure. •...
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C1460480 C1460500 • • Fully slacken locknuts (11, 12) of adjusting Release Bowden cable (arrow) for extending screws. stand from toggle-lever mechanism; if necessary • Push adjusting screws as far as possible through slightly raise lever (5) (parking mechanism, lift/ holders;...
Raise the BMW C1 on lifter (arrow), Install the eyebolts (bottom anchors for springs) in BMW No. 00 1 570, until front wheel is clear of such a way that the eyes are parallel with the vehi- the ground, making sure that the BMW C1 is se- cle's longitudinal axis.
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Removing Bowden cable for 46 52 053 retracting stand C1460480 • Remove fastener (3) for retainer of Bowden cable C1460790 for stand. • Remove circlip (4). • • Remove fastener (2) for eyebolt. Remove cam disc (5) for stand. • •...
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Removing Bowden cable for 46 52 050 extending stand C1460490 • Move lever (3) (parking mechanism: extend/re- C1460530 tract stand) down and then raise it again. • Disengage Bowden cable (arrow) for extending • Remove fastener (arrow) from toggle-lever stand from cam disc of toggle-lever mechanism. mechanism.
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Installing Bowden cables • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: Install the eyebolts (bottom anchors for springs) in such a way that the eyes are parallel with the vehi- cle's longitudinal axis. Make sure that the Bowden cables for extending/re- tracting stand and seat-belt central release are cor- rectly routed.
10 Bowden cable retainer 11 Fastener, retainer of Bowden cable C1310000 • Raise the BMW C1 on lifter (arrow), BMW No. 00 1 570, until the stand can be ex- tended and retracted, making sure that the BMW C1 is secure. 46.39...
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C1460550 C1310000 • • Remove tension springs (4) using hook, Remove left fastener (9) for stand. BMW No. 46 5 721. Caution: Take care not to damage the switch when removing the stand. • Pull the stand down to remove.
9 Fastener for stand, left 46 5 721 Overview, right C1460550 • Remove tension spring(s) (4) using hook, BMW No. 46 5 721. When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. Note: Make sure that the tension springs are correctly po- sitioned.
Replacing actuator cam 46 52 013 When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: Take care not to damage the switch when installing the cam. Make sure that Bowden cables are correctly seated on the cam discs for the stand.
Replacing stand switch When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: Make sure the connecting cable is correctly routed. Make sure the cables do not chaff. Tightening torques: Fastener for switch......... 8 Nm C1460600 •...
The projection of the link for the swinging-arm bear- • ing mount (4) is wider on the right than on the left! Slightly raise the BMW C1 on lifter (1), Take this into account when installing the link for BMW No. 00 1 570, making sure that the swinging-arm bearing mount (4)! BMW C1 is secure.
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C1460650 C1460670 • • Slacken locknut (1). Note protective cap (1) of Silentbloc and • Remove fastener (3) for engine. washer (2). • Remove fastener (2) securing left Silentbloc to frame. • Remove left bearing pin (4). C1460660 • Remove fastener (1) securing right Silentbloc to frame.
C1460690 Shell Retinax EP2 • Remove bearing bushings (arrow) on left and Tightening torques: right with puller, BMW No. 00 8 572 and internal Bolt for joint..........73 Nm puller (21/3), BMW No. 00 8 574. When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following.
00 8 574 C1460690 • Remove bearing bushings (arrow) on left and C1460680 right with puller, BMW No. 00 8 572 and internal puller (21/3), BMW No. 00 8 574. • Remove bolt (1) for joint. • Remove tubular swinging arm (3).
Installing drive swinging arm mounts 46 71 023 Replacing right/left Silentblocs for tubular swinging arm • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. • Lightly coat bearing pin on left with Shell Retinax EP2. •...
Remove Silentbloc with mandrel, BMW No. 33 6 691, and C1130050 sleeve, BMW No. 33 6 692. • Slightly raise BMW C1 on lifter (arrow), When installing: • BMW No. 00 1 570. Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure.
– Remove brake calliper, but do not disconnect brake hose.............See Group 34 00 8 572 00 8 573 C1460720 • Remove bearing (2) with puller, BMW No. 00 8 572, and internal puller, BMW No. 00 8 573. 46.50...
Remove rubber element with mandrel, BMW No. 33 6 681, and • Install bearing (2) with sleeve, BMW No. 33 6 682. mandrel, BMW No. 34 1 551, and make sure bearing is seated. When installing: • • Install centering washer (3) and spacer Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- sleeve (4).
............See Group 34 C1130050 Caution: • Install the ABS sensor cable carefully and secure it Slightly raise BMW C1 on lifter (arrow), with cable ties. BMW No. 00 1 570. Tightening torques: Secondary swinging arm M8 ......21 Nm Secondary swinging arm M10 (+Loctite 243) ..........
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C1460780 • Open cable ties (arrows). • Disconnect plug (1) for right turn indicator. • Remove fastener (2) for rear frame. • Remove fastener (3) securing spring strut to rear frame. • Remove rear frame. When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Removing ignition switch/ Seat lock 51 25 040 steering lock Replacing seat latch 51 25 252 – Remove right side trim panel. – Open the seat. – Remove instrument panel.............See Group 46 ............See Group 46 C1510020 C1510010 • Unclip retainer (4). •...
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Removing and installing Bowden cable for seat lock Caution: The lever is spring-loaded: take care when removing – Open the seat. the cover of the seat lock. – Remove rear left side panel.............See Group 46 C1510050 C1510025 • Apply thumb pressure to hold lever (2) in posi- •...
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Replacing seat lock Replacing cylinder of lock 51 25 050 51 47 000 for rear stowage compartment – Open the seat. – Remove rear left side panel.............See Group 46 – Remove the rear stowage compartment.............See Group 46 C1510025 C1510060 •...
61 General electrical equipment Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 Wiring harness ..........................5 General view, from right ........................5 General view, from front .......................6 Replacing wiring harness ......................7 Battery ..............................7 Removing battery ..........................7 Filling and charging the battery ....................7 Installing the battery ........................8 Wipe/wash sensor ........................8...
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Contents Page Replacing interface in front windscreen ............... 17 Removing and installing wiper arms ................18 61.2...
Replacing wiring harness Filling and charging the battery 61 11 100 61 21 011 – Remove front fairing panel. Battery acid......... Density 1.28 – Remove right side trim panel. – Remove right service cover. – Remove top and right tunnel panels. –...
Installing the battery Wipe/wash sensor Replacing wipe/wash sensor 61 35 050 Caution: Only reconnect the battery with the ignition – Remove instrument panel. switched off to avoid short-circuiting.............See Group 46 Connect the positive battery lead (+) first, then connect the negative battery lead (—). Make sure that the battery vent pipe is not kinked or blocked.
Voltage regulator Replacing voltage regulator 61 31 046 – Remove right rear side trim panel.............See Group 46 C1610050 • Remove fasteners (arrows). • Remove voltage regulator. When installing: • C1610090 Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure. •...
Starter relay Replacing starter relay 61 31 390 Caution: Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery and in- sulate it. – Remove right rear side trim panel.............See Group 46 C1610110 • Remove fasteners for control cable. • Lift starter relay to the right and remove. When installing: •...
Removing and installing 67 12 001 When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- wipe/wash pump or replacing fluid dure: pay particular attention to the following. reservoir • Make sure that the seal with intake filter (6) be- tween pump and reservoir is correctly seated.
C1610160 Filler hose When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. Removing and installing filler hose • Make sure the hoses do not chaff. • For the sake of clarity, these illustrations show the Install filler hose from below.
Removing and installing filler 31 67 002 funnel – Remove front fairing panel.............See Group 46 – Swing the headlight forward and down. C1610170 • Pry filler funnel (1) out of holder (2). • Disconnect filler hose (3) from filler funnel. When installing: •...
C1610180 Removing and installing delivery hose Hose between pump and 61 66 000 interface at front windscreen For the sake of clarity, these illustrations show the vehicle with certain trim panels removed. – Remove instrument panel. – Remove front fairing panel. –...
Hose between interface at 61 61 002 front windscreen and spray nozzles Caution: Avoid damaging or scratching the windscreen; if necessary mask off the windscreen. • Swing wiper clear of windscreen. C1610190 C1610210 • • Remove rubber grommet (1) from windscreen. Disconnect delivery hose (arrow) from •...
Replacing spray nozzles Adjusting spray nozzles 61 61 005 • Swing wiper clear of windscreen. 45° 15° 45° C1610250 C1610230 • Using a screwdriver, adjust the spray • Unclip spray nozzles (1) from wiper arm. nozzles (arrows) to ensure excellent cleaning •...
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Replacing interface in front windscreen – Remove wiper arms.............See Group 61 Caution: Avoid damaging or scratching the windscreen; if necessary mask off the windscreen. C1610190 • Remove rubber grommet (1) from windscreen. • Remove interface (2). C1610200 • Disconnect delivery hose (arrow) from interface (2).
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Removing and installing 61 61 000 When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- wiper arms dure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: Avoid damaging or scratching the windscreen; if necessary mask off the windscreen. C1610270 •...
Technical Data Instruments Speedometer and fuel-gauge light 12 V 1.7 W Flashing turn indicators, coolant temperature, engine-oil pressure, seat-belt, ABS, full-beam indicator lights 12 V 1.7 W 62.3...
Headlight When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. – Remove front fairing panel. – Swing the headlight forward and down.............See Group 46 Caution: When installing, make sure that the wiring harness is correctly routed and secured.
Replacing bulb for parking Flashing turn indicator 63 99 161 light Replacing front left/right turn 63 13 170 indicator The procedure for removing and installing the left turn indicator is described below. The procedure for replacing the right turn indicator is analogous. –...
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Replacing front left/right turn Replacing left/right rear turn 63 99 271 63 23 020 indicator bulb indicator The procedure for the left turn indicator is described The procedure for the left turn indicator is described below. The procedure for replacing the right turn in- below.
Replacing rear left/right turn Rear lights 63 99 321 indicator bulb Replacing rear light cluster 63 21 380 The procedure for the left turn indicator is described below. The procedure for replacing the right turn in- – Remove the rear stowage compartment. dicator is analogous.
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Replacing bulb for brake light/ 63 99 381 rear light Caution: Always switch off the ignition before changing bulbs. Note: Do not touch inside of reflector and glass of bulbs with bare hands. – Open the rear stowage compartment.............See Group 46 C1630050 •...
72 Seat belts Contents Page Seat belts ............................3 Removing and installing seat-belt central release unit ...........3 Checking operation of seat-belt central release mechanism ........4 Replacing bowden cable with left/right belt buckles ............4 Replacing indicator switches for seat belt ................5 Replacing 3-point seat belt ......................5 Replacing 2-point seat belt ......................7...
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Seat belts Removing and installing 72 11 020 seat-belt central release unit – Open the seat. – Remove instrument panel. – Remove top tunnel panel. – Remove left and right service covers. – Remove left and right rear side trim panels.............See Group 46 •...
Open cable tie (arrow). • Disconnect plug connection for seat-belt switch. C1720050 • Use test gauge (arrow), BMW No. 72 5 501 to tension the red lever • Turn the handlebars all the way to the right and the left.
Replacing 3-point seat belt When installing: 72 11 003 • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following. – Open the seat. – Remove the backrest. – Remove head restraint. Caution: – Remove the rear stowage compartment. When installing, make sure that the Bowden cable –...
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C1460400 C1720080 • • Disengage seat belt from guide (arrow) at shoul- Remove fastener (arrow) of inertia reel. • der bar. Pull inertia reel down and to the rear to remove. When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure: pay particular attention to the following.
Replacing 2-point seat belt 72 11 002 – Open the seat. – Remove the backrest. – Remove head restraint. – Remove the rear stowage compartment. – Remove the rear panel. – Remove right C-pillar trim panel. – Remove inside trim from right C-pillar.............See Group 46 C1720070 •...
Replacing guide for seat belt at When installing: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- shoulder bar dure: pay particular attention to the following. The procedure for replacing the left belt guide is de- Caution: scribed below. The procedure for the right belt When installing, make sure that the seat belt, Bow- guide is analogous.