How to Access/Change the Air Filter - 2011 R1200GSA

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I put together this guide in PDF format [URL="http://www.itrider.net/downloads/BMW2011GSA_How_To_Access_AirFilter.pdf"]here[/URL], but here is the threaded format for the Tech library.
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I. Tools Needed
[INDENT]1. T-20 Torx Socket
2. Ratchet and Extender[/INDENT]

II. Remove Seats

III. Remove Panels from right side of the motorcycle
[INDENT]1. Start with the long panel that has the BMW badge on it.
[INDENT]i. Remove the (3) screws.
ii. NOTE: The screw closest to the rider (under the #2 in 1200, is longer).[/INDENT][/INDENT]

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2. Remove the little black piece below the silver panel
[INDENT]i. There is (1) screw and (2) rubber grommets.
ii. NOTE: The screw on right side black piece is longer than the others; however, it is shorter than the ÔÇ£longerÔÇØ screw from the BMW badge body panel.[/INDENT]

3. Remove the Silver ÔÇ£GSÔÇØ panel.
[INDENT]i. There are (2) screws holding it in place.[/INDENT]

4. The air filter intake is held in place by (2) clips and (1) rubber grommet.
[INDENT]i. Depress the latches and slide them outward.[/INDENT]
[INDENT][INDENT]1. This may require the use of a small flat screwdriver.[/INDENT][/INDENT]
[INDENT]ii. Take two hands and grab the intake. Place one hand closer to the front of the bike near the grommet and place the other at the latches.[/INDENT]

iii. Pull straight outward; the grommet may take some force.
iv. NOTE: You may need to wiggle or squeeze the filter to remove/insert it into the housing

IV. Reverse the steps to put the bike together
[INDENT]a. NOTE: Make sure to square up the ÔÇ£cÔÇØ clips that the screws all go into. Some of them may have shifted when removing the body panels.
b. NOTE: The silver ÔÇ£GSÔÇØ panel has a dimple on the top of it which secures under the top engine/gas tank body panel.[/INDENT]