
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
OE
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative battery
lead
2
first.
Then remove the protective
cap and disconnect positive
lead
1
.
Remove screw
3
of the battery
retainer.
Disengage the retainer at the
bottom and remove.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
Place the battery in the battery
compartment, positive terminal
on the right in the forward dir-
ection of travel.
Engage the retainer at the bot-
tom, push it over the battery
and install screw
3
.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Never install the battery without
the protective cap.
Begin by connecting battery
positive lead
1
and then install
the protective cap.
Then connect battery negative
lead
2
.
If the battery was discon-
nected from the motorcycle
for a prolonged period of time
it will be necessary to enter the
current date in the instrument
panel, in order to ensure that the
service-due indicator functions
correctly.
If you want to have the date set
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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