Arctic Cat 2015 ZR 5000 Service Manual page 16

6. Remove the cap screws and handlebar caps securing
the handlebar to the top of the handlebar riser; then
remove the two torx-head screws and nuts securing
the top of steering post to the chassis. Account for
both steering post blocks and retaining plate.
7. Carefully remove the steering post from the snow-
mobile.
REMOVING (Vertical)
To remove the access panel and hood, use the following
procedure:
1. Remove the hairpin clip from the pin located at the
front of the access panel; then unscrew the thumb
screw. Move the panel up and off the pin; then swing
the panel all the way out and unhinge the panel from
the lower console.
2. Remove all six torx-head screws securing the hood.
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9000
SNO-2221A
3. Locate the hood harness connector (located under the
center vent between the intake vents) and unplug the
connector; then move the hood slightly forward and
remove the hood.
 NOTE: On the 9000, first unhook the rubber straps
securing the air filter housing to the intake plenum of
the hood; then move the hood slightly forward and
remove the hood.
4. Remove the five push rivets securing the right-side
steering boot to the chassis. This allows access to the
two nuts securing the bottom of the steering post.
SNO-357
5. Remove the nut (A) securing the bottom of the exist-
ing steering post to the steering stop bracket; then
remove the nut (B) securing the steering tie rod
assembly to the steering post. Discard both nuts.
6. Remove the torx-head screws and handlebar caps
0746-800
securing the handlebar to the top of the handlebar
riser.
0746-792
XM134A
SNO-2221A