BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual page 327

Removing and installing frame
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rear section
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Attention:
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 and case holders.
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Remove rear side panels.
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Remove rear section, bottom.
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Disconnect the diagnostic plug and the cable.
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Remove seat adjuster and auxiliary frame.
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Remove central electrics box from rear frame.
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Disconnect plug of rear ABS sensor and cable.
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Disconnect the plug for the rear brake-light
switch and remove
the cable.
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Disconnect the side stand switch plug and re-
move the cable.
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Disconnect the power-socket plug and remove
the cable.
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Disconnect the fuel-tank plug and remove the
cable.
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Disconnect the fuel-tank breather hoses.
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Remove holder of brake line.
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Remove rear brake fluid reservoir from its holder.
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Remove the silencer from the rear frame section.
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Remove fasteners securing footrest plate to rear
frame, slacken fasteners securing it to gearbox
housing.
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Remove upper fastener of spring strut.
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Remove spring-strut adjuster from rear
frame.
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Remove air filter and remove air filter box
from rear frame.
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Remove rear section of frame.
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Remove fitted components.
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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 ............ 42 Nm
Frame to engine ........................................... 42 Nm
Struts to engine
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)........................ 58 Nm
Spring strut to frame .................................... 43 Nm
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