Front Bumper Assembly; Footrests; Belly Panel; Exhaust System - Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual

4. Inspect for missing decals and/or reflectors.
INSTALLING
1. Place the rack into position on the frame and front
fender panel. Install the cap screws and lock nuts and
finger-tighten only.
2. Install the two cap screws and lock nuts securing the
rack to the fenders. Tighten all hardware securely.

Front Bumper Assembly

REMOVING
1. Remove the two flange bolts and lock nuts securing
the upper bumper supports to the bumper.
2. Remove the through-bolt and lock nut securing the
bumper to the frame; then remove the bumper.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all bumper components with parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect all welds for cracking or bending.
INSTALLING
1. Place the front bumper assembly into position and
install the through-bolt. Start the lock nut and fin-
ger-tighten only.
2. Install the two flange bolts and lock nuts on the
upper supports. Tighten all hardware securely.

Footrests

REMOVING
1. Remove the machine screws and flange nuts secur-
ing the front and rear fenders to the footwells.
2. Remove the screws securing the foot pegs to the
footrests; then remove the foot pegs and footwells.
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3. Remove the cap screws and flange nuts securing the
footrests to the frame; then remove the footrests.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the footrest in parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect the footrest weldments for cracks or unusual
bends.
3. Inspect all tubing for cracks or unusual bends.
INSTALLING
1. Secure the footrests to the frame with four cap
screws and two flange nuts; then tighten the 8 mm
hardware to 20 ft-lb and the 10 mm hardware to 40
ft-lb.
2. Place the footwells onto the footrests; then put the
foot pegs in position and secure with two cap screws.
3. Install the machine screws and flange nuts securing
the front and rear fenders to the footwells.
REMOVING/INSTALLING
1. Remove the machine screws and shoulder washers
securing the belly panel to the underside of the
frame; then remove the belly panel.
2. Place the belly panel into position on the underside
of the frame; then install the machine screws and
shoulder washers. Tighten securely.

Exhaust System

REMOVING MUFFLER
1. Remove the two exhaust springs at the muf-
fler/exhaust pipe juncture.
CD691A
2. Slide the muffler rearward to clear the mounting lugs
and remove the muffler.

Belly Panel

CF138A