Note: The immersion-tube sensor has to be calibrated if it or the fuel tank has been replaced.
Caution: Disconnect ground lead from battery and insulate.
- Remove left and right fairing side sections.
- Remove tank cover.
See Group 46.
- Remove bridge for saddle, front.
See Group 52.
Warning: Comply with safety precautions when handling or working with fuel; note that the fuel lines are pressurised.
- Disconnect hoses for tank breather and roll-over valve at junctions.
- Disconnect plug of fuel pump.
- Disconnect plug of immersion-tube sensor (arrow).
- Use hose clamps, BMW No. 13 3 010, to close off fuel hoses behind non-opening hose clips (arrows).
- Slacken screw-type hose clips and disconnect fuel hoses.
- Release attachment (1) for fuel tank on left and pull fuel tank toward rear to disengage it from its rubber mount.
- Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Tightening torques:
- Fuel tank to frame M 8 — 21 Nm
- Bridge to frame M 8 — 21 Nm
- Bridge to frame M 6 — 9 Nm
