Rear Body Panel; Steering Post/Tie Rods - Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Service Manual

3. Place the gas tank cover into position and secure
with the existing hardware; then install the two cap
screws securing the rear of the panel to the frame.
Tighten all cap screws and fasteners securely.
4. Install the side panels and secure with the four rein-
stallable rivets; then install the seat.

Rear Body Panel

REMOVING
1. Remove the seat; then remove four cap screws secur-
ing the rear body panel/fender to the frame and the cap
screws securing the rear fenders to the fender supports.
2. Remove two reinstallable rivets securing the fenders
to the footwells.
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3. Using a small screwdriver, remove the light connec-
tors from the frame; then disconnect both connectors
and remove the rear body panel/fender.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all rear body panel components with warm
soap and water.
2. Inspect side panels and rear body panel for cracks
and loose rivets.
3. Inspect threaded areas of all mounting bosses for
stripping.
4. Inspect for missing decals.
INSTALLING
1. Place the rear body panel/fender in place on the
ATV; then secure with the cap screws on the frame
and fender supports. Tighten all fasteners securely.
2. Connect the light connectors and secure to the frame.
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3. Secure the rear fenders to the footwells with the
reinstallable rivets and lock.
4. Install the seat.

Steering Post/Tie Rods

REMOVING
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1. Remove the front body panel/fender.
2. Remove the steering post cover; then remove the cap
screws securing the handlebar caps and move the
handlebar out of the way. Account for the two han-
dlebar caps.
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