Front Rack; Front Bumper Assembly; Footrests; Belly Panel - Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual

3. Adjust the cable. The main cable adjuster is located
within the front left wheel well. Pull the rubber cover
(A) away, loosen the jam nut (B), and turn the
adjuster (C).
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Front Rack

REMOVING
1. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
rack to the frame and front fender panel.
2. Remove the front rack from the ATV.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all rack components using a pressure washer.
2. Inspect all welds for cracking or bending.
3. Inspect threaded areas of all mounting bosses for
stripping.
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 securing the upper
bumper supports to the frame bracket.
2. Remove the two lower cap screws 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 lower cap screws. Finger-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.
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2. Remove the screws and flange nuts securing the foot
pegs to the footrests; then remove the foot pegs and
footwells.
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.

Belly Panel

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.
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