Tail / Brake Bulb Replacement - Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual

Headlight Replacement
1. Remove the 4 side-mounted pod screws.
2. Carefully remove the headlight lens from the pod.
3. Unplug the headlight from the harness and remove the bulb.
4. Install a new bulb, and install the lens back into the pod.
5. Reinstall the mounting screws.
Bumper Lamp Replacement
Before replacing the lamp, use a digital multimeter to test the
harness to ensure the lamp is receiving 12 volts and that a ground
path is present.
1. Disconnect the headlight lamp from the wiring harness.
Be sure to pull on the connector, not on the wiring.
2. Turn the lamp counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Insert new the new lamp and turn it clockwise to secure it.
Reinstall the wire harness to the lamp.
NOTE: Make sure the tab on the lamp locates
properly in the housing.

Tail / Brake Bulb Replacement

Before replacing the bulb, use a digital multimeter to test the
harness to ensure the lamp is receiving 12 volts and that a ground
path is present.
If a tail light, brake light, or work light does not work the bulb
may need to be replaced.
1. Remove bulb by turning the rubber base 1/4 turn and
pulling the bulb out. Replace it with recommended bulb.
Apply Dielectric Grease (PN 2871329) to the connection.
2. Test the tail light, and brake light, to verify it is working
properly.
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