Caution!
- Note risks when handling fuel.
- Disconnect ground lead from battery and insulate.
Remove the seat and the toolkit.
Secure front wheel in position.
Removing chain takeup roller.
Remove left and right rear trim panels.
Remove left and right silencers. See Group 18.
Remove brake fluid reservoir from rear frame.
Close off the brake line to the brake master cylinder beneath the fuel tank.
Close off fuel supply line (1) and the fuel return line (2) with hose clips, BMW # 13 3 010.
Open the hose clips (arrows) and disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel-pump unit.
Disconnect breather hose (3) from the roll-over valve.
Note: Do not unplug the BMS control unit.
Disengage the rubber strap (arrow) and remove the BMS control unit.
Disconnect the plugs for fuel-level sensor (3) and fuel pump (4).
Disconnect the plug for rear light/turn indicator (5).
Remove holder (6) for BMS control unit from the fuel tank.
Press the tab (arrow) down and remove the plug for rear light/turn indicator (5) from holder (6) for the BMS control unit.
Remove lower fasteners (1) securing rear frame to main frame.
Cauton! Note the brake line (arrow) at the brake master cylinder. Do not allow the weight of the rear frame to rest on the brake line.
Remove upper fasteners (2) securing the rear frame to the main frame and carefully remove the rear frame complete with the tank.
Remove the fastener securing the rear section of the rear mudguard to the rear frame.
Remove the fasteners securing the fuel tank to rear frame (3).
Remove fuel tank.