Plastic Insert Removal / Installation - Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual

Plastic Insert Removal / Installation

Some Polaris ATVs use a two piece plastic insert in place of a
metal screw. The plastic inserts are simple to remove and install.
1. Use a pair of diagonal side cutters to lift the plastic insert
(A) until you feel some slight pressure or lift the insert
approximately 1/4" (6.35 mm).
pressure on the side cutters to lift up on the insert. DO
NOT apply too much pressure on the side cutters, or
damage to the insert will occur.
A
2. Next, use the diagonal side cutters under outside insert (B)
to completely remove the assembly. NOTE: The inside
insert (A) will still be installed in the outside insert (B).
B
NOTE: The inside insert (A) will still be installed in
the outside insert (B).
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
3.
NOTE: The outside insert (B) should be flush
surface after installation.
Apply just enough
The inside insert (A) should be flush with the top of the outside
insert (B).
To install the inserts, press outside insert (B) into the hole.
Press inside insert (A) until it snaps into place.
A
B
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