BMW R 1200 GS 2003, Rider'S Manual

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Removing the battery
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Warning:
Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, switch off the ignition.
Turn the ignition switch to
position
1
, and check that
the steering lock is engaged.
To avoid short-circuits:
• First disconnect the negative
battery lead (—),
• then disconnect the positive
lead (+).
• Make sure the ground is level
and firm and lift the motorcy-
cle onto its main stand
• Remove the front and rear
seats (
b
46)
• Use the screwdriver to dis-
connect negative battery
lead 1
• Open protective cap for the
battery's positive terminal 3
• Use Torx T25 bit to discon-
nect positive battery lead 4
• Using crosshead screwdriver,
remove securing screw 2
from retaining strap 5
• Disengage retaining strap 5 at
bottom and remove, see
detail
• Lift out the battery
Installing battery
1
4
3
2
5
5