User Guide

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0016617 Replacing fuel filter
(Inspection III, every 40,000 km/24,000 miles)
d Warning:
Comply with safety precautions when handling or
working with fuel; note that the fuel lines are pressu-
rised.
– Place the motorcycle on the auxiliary stand,
BMW No. 00 1 620.
– Remove left cover (a 46.6).
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Remove the fastener securing the fuel filter to the
stowage-compartment frame (4).
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Close off fuel supply line (3) and the line to the
fuel injector (5) with hose clips,
BMW No. 13 3 010.
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Slacken the hose clamps.
d Warning:
Fuel escapes from the filter when the lines are dis-
connected.
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Disconnect fuel lines (2, 3, 5) from the filter.
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Remove clamp (1) from the fuel filter.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
e Attention:
Note the installed positions of fuel feed line (3) and
fuel return line (2).
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Close hose clamps with pliers,
BMW No. 13 1 500.
X Tightening torque:
Stowage-compartment rail to stowage-compart-
ment frame..................................................... 9 Nm
Cover, rear, to right and left covers and
stowage-compartment frame ......................... 2 Nm
Right and left covers to air duct ..................... 3 Nm
Right and left covers to main frame................ 2 Nm
Cover, front, to right and left covers ............... 1 Nm
Right and left turn indicators to fairing bracket3 Nm
Fuel filter to stowage-compartment frame ...... 9 Nm
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