Remove screw 4 of the battery
retaining strap.
Disengage the retaining strap
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 termin-
al on the right in the forward
direction of travel.
Engage the battery retaining
strap at the bottom and push it
over the battery.
Install screw 4 of the battery
retaining strap.
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.
Connect battery positive lead 3
first.
Connect battery negative
lead 2.
Hold the holder for the rider's
manual in position and install
screw 1.
Insert the rider's manual, if ap-
plicable.
Switch on the ignition.
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
cluster, in order to ensure that
the service-due indicator func-
tions correctly.
If you want to have the date set
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Fully open the throttle once or
twice.
The engine management sys-
tem registers the throttle-valve
positions.
Install the front seat ( 72)
Set the clock ( 46)
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