Lights - Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Service Manual

Lights

Rotate the ignition switch to the running lights position;
the running lights and taillights should illuminate. Test the
brakelights by compressing the brake lever. The brake-
lights should illuminate. Shift the Hi/Lo beam switch to
the Lo position; the low beam headlights should illumi-
nate. In the Hi position, the high beam headlights should
illuminate. The running/tail lights will remain illuminated
until the ignition switch is switched to the run position.
HEADLIGHTS
NOTE: The bulb portion of a headlight is fragile.
HANDLE WITH CARE. When replacing a headlight
bulb, do not touch the glass portion of the bulb. If
the glass is touched, it must be cleaned with a dry
cloth before installing. Skin oil residue on the bulb
will shorten the life of the bulb.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to remove a bulb when it is hot. Severe
burns may result.
To replace the headlight bulbs, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Remove four screws securing the headlight access
panel to the headlight housing.
2. Remove the headlight bulb by rotating the bulb
assembly and removing from the headlight housing;
then spread the retaining clips and disconnect the
bulb assembly from the connector.
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3. Install the new bulb assembly into the connector;
then insert the bulb assembly into the housing and
rotate to lock.
4. Install the access panel and secure with the screws.
TAILLIGHTS-BRAKELIGHTS
To replace a taillight-brakelight bulb, use the following
procedure.
1. Remove the cap screw and screw securing the tail-
light housing cover to the taillight housing; then
twist and remove the bulb socket.
KC429A
2. Turn the bulb socket assembly counterclockwise and
remove from the housing.
3. Press in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to
remove. Press in and turn clockwise to install the
bulb.
4. Insert the bulb socket assembly into the housing and
turn it clockwise to secure.
5. Secure the housing cover with the two fasteners.
KC431A
KC432A
KC433A
KC434A