Tracker Off-Road XTR1000 Service Manual page 27

VOR-502
2. Remove the screws (A) securing the skid plate; then
remove the skid plate. Remove the screws (B) and
nuts securing the rear hoop frame to the main frame.
Remove the hoop frame assembly
VOR-501
3. Remove the springs securing the muffler to the man-
ifold.
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4. Remove the three cap screws and nuts securing the
muffler to the rear transaxle mount; then slide the
muffler to the right and out from the vehicle.
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5. Remove all screws securing the rear cargo tray
exhaust heat shield to the frame; then remove the
heat shield assembly rearward and out of the vehicle.
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6. Remove the six nuts attaching the exhaust header to
engine; then disconnect the oxygen sensor from the
main harness.
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7. Pull the exhaust header straight back until exhaust
header is free from exhaust stud bolts on engine.
Remove manifold from vehicle. Account for three
gaskets.
INSTALLING
The manufacturer recommends the use of new
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exhaust gaskets.
1. Align the manifold with the engine stud bolts. Push
exhaust header into place so the engine exhaust studs
go through the exhaust header.
2. Starting in the middle, secure using the existing nuts.
Tighten to 16 ft-lb (22 N-m).