Front Bumper Assembly; Exhaust System; Seat - Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Service Manual

8. Push the ATV forward until the marks are parallel to
the belly panel on the back side; then measure the
distance between the marks.
9. The difference in the measurements must show 1/8-
1/4 in. toe-out (the front measurement 1/8-1/4 in.
more than the rear measurement).
10. If the difference in the measurements is not within
specifications, adjust both tie rods equally until
within specifications.
 NOTE: Prior to locking the jam nuts, make sure the
ball joints are at the center of their normal range of
motion and at the correct angle.

Front Bumper Assembly

REMOVING
Remove the four front cap screws securing the bumper
support tubes to the frame.
INSTALLING
Install the cap screws in the support tubes to frame.
Tighten the cap screws securely.

Exhaust System

REMOVING MUFFLER
1. Remove the two exhaust springs at the muffler/
exhaust pipe juncture.
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2. Slide the muffler rearward to clear the mounting lugs
and remove the muffler. Account for a grafoil seal.
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.
 NOTE: For additional details on cleaning the muf-
fler/spark arrester, see Periodic Maintenance.
INSTALLING MUFFLER
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1. Using a new grafoil seal, place the muffler into posi-
tion engaging the mounting lugs into the grommets;
then slide the muffler forward.
2. Install the two exhaust springs.
REMOVING/INSTALLING
1. To remove the seat, pull rearward on the latch release
(located under the rear of the seat). Raise the rear of
the seat and slide it rearward.
2. To lock the seat into position, slide the front of the
seat into the seat retainers and push down firmly on
the rear of the seat. The seat should automatically
lock into position.

Seat

KC170