Light Bulb Replacement - Arctic Cat XR 500 Operator's Manual

2. Using a suitable brush, clean the car-
bon deposits from the screen taking
care not to damage the screen.

NOTE: If the screen or gasket is
damaged in any way, it must be
replaced.
3. Install the spark arrester assembly
and secure with the cap screws.
Tighten cap screws to 48 in.-lb.

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace the headlight bulb on the Stan-
dard/XT models, use the following pro-
cedure.
1. Rotate the back of the headlight bulb
counterclockwise, disconnect the wir-
ing harness, and discard the bulb.
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2. Connect the new headlight bulb to the
wiring harness and insert into head-
light assembly. Turn clockwise to
secure the bulb.
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NOTE: On the Limited models, the
headlight is a non-serviceable com-
ponent; it must be replaced as an
assembly.
1. Disconnect the wiring harness con-
nectors (A), remove the headlight
CF105A
adjustment screw (B), and release the
clips (C); then remove the headlight
assembly.
CF104
2. Install the new headlight assembly,
secure with clips and adjustment screw,
and connect the wiring harness.
3. Adjust the headlight (see Checking/
Adjusting Headlight Aim in this sub-
section.
To replace the taillight, use the following
procedure.

NOTE: The taillight is a non-ser-
viceable component; it must be
replaced as an assembly.
1. Disconnect the wiring harness and
remove the three screws securing the
taillight; then discard the taillight.
XR065C
XR065A
XR020A