BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive, Rider'S Manual

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Danger of short circuit
Follow the disconnection
sequence.
Remove negative battery ca-
ble
1 .
Open cover 2 and remove pos-
itive battery cable 3 .
Remove screws 4 and remove
the retainer.
Lift battery upwards; if it is dif-
ficult to move, moving it back
and forth will help.
Installing battery
Place battery in battery com-
partment, positive terminal on
right in direction of travel.
Install the retainer and install
screws
4 .
ATTENTION
Incorrect battery connection.
Danger of short circuit
Follow the installation
sequence.
First connect battery positive
lead
3 and close cover 2 .
Then install negative battery
cable
1 .
Installing seat ( 74).
Switch on ignition.
Set the time in
Settings
-
Time
and set the date in
Settings
-
Date
.
Fuses
Replacing fuses
Switch off ignition.
Remove the seat (
73).
ATTENTION
Bypassing defective fuses.
Risk of short circuit and fire.
Replace defective fuses with
new fuses.
Consult the fuse assignment
diagram and replace the defec-
tive fuse.
NOTICE
If the fuses blow frequently, have
the electrical system checked by
an authorized specialized work-
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