Rear Rack/Brushguard Removal/Install - Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7 Service Manual

8. The rear gas tank is now accessible for removal.
Remove the the bolt at the front of the tank that
secures the tank to the frame.
Rear Fuel Tank
9. For rear rack installation reverse the steps for
disassembly. Refer to the torque specifications
provided in the photos for assembly.
REAR BRUSHGUARD
REMOVAL/INSTALL
The rear brushguard can be removed in two ways;
with the rear top rack already removed or with the top
rack installed.
Follow the steps that suit your situation for removal.
Rear Top Rack Already Removed
1. If you have already removed the rear top rack,
proceed with removing the rear brushguard to
main frame bolts (A) on each side.
A
Reassembly: 18 ft.lbs. (24 Nm)
2. For reassembly of the rear brushguard, reinstall
the two bolts and torque as shown in photo.
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
Rear Top Rack Installed
1. If the rear top rack is installed; first remove the
Bolt
2. Remove the the rear brushguard to main frame
3. Disconnect the rear taillight wiring connector.
4. Remove the two bolts (D) that secure the top rack
rack to main frame bolts (A) located under the
rack (each side).
A
Reassembly: 18 ft.lbs. (24 Nm)
bolts (B) (each side).
B
Reassembly: 18 ft.lbs. (24 Nm)
to the frame.
Reassembly: 14--16 ft.lbs. (19--22 Nm)
14--16 ft.lbs. (19--22 Nm) for Reassembly
D
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