Removal / Installation - Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION

Removal / Installation

IMPORTANT: Before attempting to remove the cargo
box, be sure that the cargo box is not set up for 2-UP
riding. The passenger backrest should be face down
in the cargo box and the driver seat backrest should
be locked into position.
1. Open the tailgate and remove the 2 torx head screws (A)
securing the rear taillights on each side of the cargo box as
illustrated below.
2. Remove the taillight assembly from the cargo box.
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A
3. Disconnect the two wire harnesses connected to each of
the taillights.
CAUTION
Use caution when disconnecting the smaller light
bulb. Follow the procedure below to keep from
damaging the connector. Damaging a connector
may require wire harness replacement.
4. Carefully pull out the red locking tab on the connector.
5. Once the red tab is pulled out, press in on the black tab and
pull out to disconnect harness.
Red Tab
Black Tab