Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual page 248

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1. See Figure 2-205. Place key in side case locking latch
(12), on front surface of side case, in open position. Open
latch.
2. Remove side case by pulling away from vehicle.
3. Remove fastener (10) securing the side case bracket (11)
to the back of the passenger footrest support bracket.
4. Remove fastener and locknut (5) securing the X-brace
bracket (1) to the side case bracket (6).
5. Remove forward fastener (8) securing side case bracket
(4) to trunk pan.
6. Remove rear fastener (7) securing side case bracket (2)
to trunk pan and remove bracket from vehicle.
7. Repeat procedure for remaining side case bracket.
INSTALLATION: SIDE CASE
NOTE
To verify proper alignment of side case brackets, always loosen
the passenger peg support bracket fasteners and leave loose
until all side case bracket fasteners have been tightened and
then tighten as a final step.
1. See Figure 2-205. Install rear fastener (7) securing side
case support bracket (2) to trunk pan attaching bracket to
vehicle, snug only.
2. Install forward fastener (8) attaching side case bracket (4)
to trunk pan, snug only.
3. Install fastener with locknut (5) attaching the X-brace
bracket (1) to the side case bracket (6), snug only.
4. Install bolt (10) attaching side case bracket (11) to the
back of the passenger footrest support bracket, snug only.
5. Tighten the three fasteners securing the passenger peg
support bracket to the main frame to 132-144 in-lbs (14.9-
16.2 Nm).
6. Apply LOCTITE 271 (red) all other fasteners attaching the
side case brackets to the vehicle and to tighten 108-120
in-lbs (12-13 Nm).
NOTE
Repeat this procedure for the remaining side.
REMOVAL: TOP CASE
NOTE
The top case and bracket may be removed without removing
side cases and brackets.
1. See Figure 2-206. Locate the mounting latch under the
top case.
2. Turn the key to OPEN.
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Figure 2-206. Top Case Mounting Latch