Rear Body Panel/Rack - Arctic Cat 2016 Alterra 500 Service Manual

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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all components with warm soap and water.
2. Inspect for cracks and/or loose rivets.
3. Inspect for any missing decals.
INSTALLING
1. Place the front body panel/rack assembly into posi-
tion on the frame.
2. Connect the headlights and running lights; then
secure the harnesses to the frame using the existing
push clips.
3. Secure the front fascia to the front bumper using the
existing four torx-head screws.
4. Secure the lower fascia to the front bumper using
two new "patch-lock" bolts. Tighten to 8 ft-lb.
5. Secure the rack mount to the frame using new
"patch-lock" shoulder bolts. Tighten to 13 ft-lb.
6. Secure the front body panel to the footwells using the
existing cap screws.
7. With the console tilted up, connect the accessory
plug and ignition switch harnesses; then tilt the con-
sole into position and slide forward until correctly
positioned.
8. Install the center access panel and secure to the con-
sole with the two torx-head screws. Tighten to 8
ft-lb.
9. Connect the gauge; then press the gauge into posi-
tion.
10. Install the side panels making sure the tabs are all
correctly in the slots and the shift lever is correctly
oriented; then secure with the fasteners.
11. Install the left-side engine cover; then install the shift
lever knob.
12. Install the seat making sure it locks securely in place.

Rear Body Panel/Rack

REMOVING
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NOTE: If the technician's objective is to remove the
rear rack, proceed to step 6.
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1. Remove the seat; then remove the shift lever knob
and side panels.
2. Remove the torx-head screws (three on each side)
securing the rear body panel to the footwell.
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3. Remove the hose clamp securing the gas tank to the
gas tank hose. Account for the hose clamp.
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CAUTION
Seal off the opening to prevent contaminants from fall-
ing into the gas tank.
4. Disconnect the taillight connectors.
5. Remove the two torx-head screws securing the rear
fascia to the frame.
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6. Remove the four lock nuts securing the rear body
panel to the mounting tabs on the frame. Discard the
lock nuts.
! WARNING
When removing the right rear lock nut, ensure the muf-
fler is properly cooled to avoid severe burns.