- Remove fork bridge.
See Group 31.
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- Clamp the fork bridge.
- Using a 4 mm (0.16 in) drill bit, drill approx. 5 mm (0.20 in) deep into the non-removable screws.
- Using an 8 mm (0.31 in) drill bit, drill away the heads of the non-removable screws.
- Remove ignition switch/steering lock.
- Unscrew the threaded pins with a stud remover.
- Use socket for ignition switch/steering lock, BMW No. 51 0 531, to tighten non-removable screws.
Tightening torque:
- Non-removable screw — 21 Nm
Removing and installing lock barrel
Removing the lock barrel
Note: The lock barrel can also be removed when the fork bridge is installed.
- Remove left and right fairing side sections.
See Group 46.
- Remove left and right handlebar trim sections.
- Remove tank cover.
- Remove cover of fork bridge.
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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- Press in the safety catch by inserting a suitable tool through the opening (arrow), e.g. a piece of wire.
- Pull the lock barrel out with the ignition key.
Removing lock barrel if ignition key has broken off
Caution: When drilling without removing the fork bridge, catch the metal chips.
- Using a 4-5 mm (0.16-0.20 in) drill bit, open up the entire length of the lock barrel.
- Repeat with drill bits of larger diameter until the lock barrel can be removed.
Installing lock barrel
- Grease the new lock barrel with Shell Retinax EP2.
- Install lock barrel with spring and key in ON position.
- Press the lock barrel down with the key until the locking pin engages.
- Lightly grease and close the opening for the locking pin with Shell Retinax EP2.