BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 45)

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Removing engine
• Remove fuel tank.
• Remove knee pads.
• Remove fuel tank.
• Remove lower section of fairing at left and right.
• Remove radiator surround.
• Drain coolant.
• Remove radiator.
• Attach hoist, BMW No. 00 1 510, to oil sump.
• Remove rear shield plate with coolant level
equalising tank.
• Remove Motronic control unit.
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Caution:
Detach negative battery terminal first, then positive
terminal. Connect the positive battery terminal first,
then the negative terminal.
• Remove the battery.
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Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
• Drain the brake fluid.
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Caution:
Avoid damage to the brake lines.
• (ABS I) Detach both pressure modulators and
secure them to the frame.
• (ABS II) Remove the ABS unit.
• Detach the brake hose fastening at the battery
carrier.
• Remove the left footrest plate.
• Remove the right footrest plate together with the
brake line and master brake cylinder.
• Detach the engine wiring harness.
• Separate the plug connections for the speed and
ABS signals.
• Detach the throttle cable.
• Detach the choke cable.
• Disconnect clutch cable.
• Remove the exhaust system.
• Remove suspension strut.
• Detach engine mounting at frame.
• Secure front wheel to hoist.
• Raise the frame with telescopic fork and frame
support, BMW No. 46 5 620, over the engine
block, and set it down.
• Remove the battery holder.
• Remove the starter motor.
• Remove the coils.
• Remove the main (centre) stand.
• Take out the two lower gearbox bolts.
• Screw the main (centre) stand on hand-tight.
• Remove the alternator cover.
• Screw guide pins (1) und (2), BMW No. 23 1 820,
into the holes with the reamed sleeve; the longer
pin (2) must be at the right.
• Pull the gearbox off slowly.
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LT110760
00 1 510
LT110830
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2
LT110840