Exhaust System; Taillight Assembly; Belly Panel - Arctic Cat 1000 XT 2014 Service Manual

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.
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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Exhaust System

REMOVING MUFFLER
1. Remove the two exhaust springs at the muf-
fler/exhaust pipe juncture.
2. Slide the muffler rearward to clear the mounting lugs
and remove the muffler.
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INSPECTING MUFFLER
1. Inspect muffler externally for cracks, holes, and
dents.
2. Inspect the muffler internally by shaking the muffler
back and forth and listening for rattles or loose debris
inside the muffler.
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NOTE: For additional details on cleaning the muf-
fler/spark arrester, see Periodic Maintenance.
INSTALLING MUFFLER
1. Place the muffler into position engaging the mount-
ing lugs into the grommets; then slide the muffler
forward.
2. Install the two exhaust springs.

Taillight Assembly

REMOVING
1. Unplug the three-prong connector and free the tail-
light wiring harness from the frame.
2. Remove the torx-head cap screws securing the tail-
light assembly to the frame. Account for any wash-
ers.
3. Remove the taillight assembly.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect wiring harness, three-prong connector, lens,
base, cap screws, and socket for damage.
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