BMW F 700 GS 2012, Rider'S Manual

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with anti-theft alarm OE
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
Removing centre trim panel
(
118).
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 1
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead
2 .
Remove the screws 3 on left
and right and pull the batter
holder forward, away from the
battery.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
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.
Switch off the ignition.
Insert the battery into the bat-
tery compartment, with the
positive terminal on the right
in the direction of travel.
Place the battery holder in po-
sition, making sure that the
leads are correctly routed at
position
4 .
Install screws 3 on left and
right.
Connection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
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