Left Support Brace Removal; Left Support Brace Installation - Polaris 850 MATRYX INDY XC 129 2021 Manual

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LEFT SUPPORT BRACE REMOVAL

1. Remove the following components:
• The right side front suspension components
• Engine assembly (See Engine Removal page 3.31)
• Bulkhead floor plate (See Bulkhead Floor Plate
Removal page 9.35)
• Fuel tank (Remove fuel hoses and gasoline from
tank)
2. Remove the fasteners
support brace.
3. Wearing heat resistant gloves, use a propane gas
torch to heat the where the brace mounts to the
tunnel and bulkhead clip. (See Adhesive Application
Patterns page 9.31)
4. Apply torch until adhesive begins to crackle. During
this time, the adhesive may smoke and bubble.
5. Continue heating the area until the brace can be
separated from the bulkhead and tunnel.
NOTICE
Keep flame away from flammable materials. Use torch
in well-ventilated area.
Only apply heat to area that requires adhesive bond
separation. Do not apply heat to areas of adhesive
where bond line separation is not needed. Doing so will
require removing the part, removing adhesive, and then
re-applying new adhesive.
6. Note the residual adhesive on the brace, bulkhead
clip and tunnel. If the component is to be re-used, the
adhesive must be completely removed. See Bonded
Component Surface Preparation section.
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and nut retaining the left
9850064 R03 - 2021 650 / 850 Matryx Trail Performance / Crossover Snowmobile Service Manual

LEFT SUPPORT BRACE INSTALLATION

NOTICE
Read and understand the following steps to ensure the
adhesive is applied correctly.
1. Verify the bulkhead clip, side brace, and tunnel are
thoroughly cleaned and all residual adhesive is
removed from the parts.
2. Apply the adhesive to the front and rear of the left
side brace as outlined in Adhesive Application
Patterns page 9.31.
3. Install the support Brace. Loosely install all of the
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fasteners and nut
specification. Note the screw on the inside of the
brace mounting the brace to the bulkhead cooler.
TORQUE
Side Support Fasteners:
26 ft-lbs (35 N·m)
Replace with new when removed
NOTICE
The fasteners must be torqued within the adhesive
working time of 6 to 10 minutes.
4. Reinstall the following components:
• Bulkhead Floor Plate (See Bulkhead Floor Plate
Installation page 9.35)
• Engine assembly (See Engine Installation page
3.39)
• Fuel tank
NOTICE
Allow the adhesive to cure for 24 hours at 68 °F (20 °C)
before placing the snowmobile back into service.
, then torque fasteners to
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