49L Topcase Disassembly

[BNA Pete]

I have a 49L factory BMW topcase on my '06 RT.  I want to mount brake/turn/tail lights on the lower half of the case and run the wiring in the space between the outer and inner shells.  I took out every screw I could find and could start to separate the shells, but stopped for fear of inflicting serious damage.

 

Has anyone done this?  Any tips or tricks?  

[Trilegy]

Ive had different versions over the years. The latest (2017) was the easiest to disassemble. Earlier ones were like standing on your head with your arms tied using a screwdriver  

Had a need to fix the latch on a 2013 version and it took forever. And I was on a trip AND it was after a few beers  that was interesting.

I don't have instructions sorry but they can be temperamental IMHO.

[Tri750]

It can be done but some consider it a very complicated job. I've done it once and refuse to do it again. 

I suggest mount your lights, run the wiring along the left side and tape over the wires with gaffers tape. 

Avoid drilling any holes on the right side , however you can remove the small inspection  plug with a coin and look for linkage and heck maybe run your wires thru there too but the linkage is complicated and fiddly.