Motorcycle BMW R1150RT. Manual - part 39

16.5

16 11 030 

Removing and installing fuel 

tank

•

Remove the seat.

•

Remove fairing side sections.

•

Release the radio compartment and secure it to 
the motorcycle.

•

Disengage fuel tank.

•

Disconnect quick-action couplings (1) in fuel flow 
and return lines.

•

Disconnect vent lines (2).

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Disconnect plug of fuel pump unit (3).

•

Remove fuel tank.

•

Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

X 

Tightening torque:

Fuel tank to rear frame ................................. 22 Nm

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2

3

16.6

16 11 

Removing and installing roll-

over valve

e

 Attention:

Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health.
Observe all applicable safety regulations.

•

Remove side panels.

•

Remove the fuel filler cap.

•

Remove tank cover.

•

Remove the reducer unit with roll-over valve (1).

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Release the hose clips with pliers, 
BMW No. 17 5 500, and disconnect hoses.

•

Remove the reducer unit with roll-over valve.

•

Remove the roll-over valve.

•

Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

•

Secure hose clips with pliers, 
BMW No. 17 5 500.

e

 Attention:

Fit a new O-ring (2) if necessary.
Make sure that the O-ring seal is correctly seated.
After installing, check fuel filler cap for leaks.

6x

6x

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16.7

16 14 

Removing and installing fuel-

pump unit

e

 Attention:

Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health.
Observe all applicable safety regulations.

•

Remove fuel tank (

a

16.5).

•

Drain fuel tank.

•

Remove fasteners of fuel pump unit (1) and raise 
the unit slightly.

•

Disconnect plug (2).

•

Release the hose clips with pliers, 
BMW No. 17 5 500, and disconnect hoses.

•

Carefully remove the fuel-pump unit.

16 12 008 

Fuel filter removal and installa-

tion

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Open non-reusable hose clips at fuel filter (3).

e

 Attention:

Note correct direction of flow through fuel filter.

•

Remove/install fuel filter.

•

Secure non-reusable hose clips with pliers, 
BMW No. 13 1 500.

16 12 000 

Removing and installing fuel 

pump

•

Carefully remove strainer (4) from fuel pump.

•

Open non-reusable hose clips at fuel pump (5).

•

Carefully disconnect the hoses from the fuel 
pump.

•

Disconnect the electrical connections at the fuel 
pump.

•

Remove fuel pump.

•

Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

•

Secure non-reusable hose clips with pliers, 
BMW No. 13 1 500.

e

 Attention:

Make sure O-ring (6) is in perfect condition.
After installing, check fuel pump unit for leaks.

X 

Tightening torque:

Fuel pump unit to fuel tank ............................. 5 Nm

+

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16.8

13 60 505 Checking fuel pump pressure

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 Attention:

Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health.
Observe all applicable safety regulations.

•

Disconnect quick-action coupling in fuel flow line 
(bottom line).

•

Connect pressure gauge, BMW No. 16 1 500, 
with adapter hose, BMW No. 16 1 503, for 
quick-action couplings.

•

Start engine and allow to idle.

e

 Attention:

Do not allow the engine to idle for longer than is nec-
essary, because the trim panels near the exhaust 
could be damaged.

•

Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

Fuel pressure:
Specified: ................... 3.0±0.2 bar (55.11±2.85 psi)

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 Note:

If fuel pressure is low, check pump, fuel filter, pres-
sure regulator and fuel line.

13 53 

Removing and installing fuel 

distributor and pressure regulator

•

Remove air filter box.

a

See Instructions for removing clutch (

a

21.5)

•

Remove the fuel distributor with pressure regula-
tor from the holder.

•

Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

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16 1 500

16 1 503

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