Caution: Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed.
Protect painted parts from scratching: apply adhesive masking tape if necessary.
- Remove front and rear sections of the front mudguard.
See Group 46.
- Remove front wheel.
See Group 36.
- Detach the ABS sensor and cable from the telescopic fork.
- Remove 4 screws (1) of handlebar clamps.
- Remove handlebars.
- Remove protective caps (2).
- Use spanner to hold fixed tube at w/f 22 flats (arrow) and remove 2 nuts (3) securing fixed tubes in fork bridge.
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Caution: Screws (1, 2) for retaining plates (5, 4) are secured with thread-locking compound. Carefully heat screws (1, 2); do not damage socket head when removing.
- Remove screw (1) from holder (5) securing left brake line to telescopic fork.
- Remove screw (3) securing brake distributor for right brake line at holder (4).
- If necessary, remove screw (2) securing holder (4) for brake distributor to telescopic fork.
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- Unscrew the fastener (arrow) for steering damper (7) at the leading link.
- Take off protective cap (6).
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Caution: Screw is secured with thread-locking compound; heat to max. 120°C (248°F) if necessary.
- Remove screw securing leading link to the fork slider tube bridge, using socket wrench insert and adapter for socket-head screw, BMW No. 31 5 600.
- Pull the telescopic fork down to remove.