Adjusting Headlight; Taillight Assembly - Arctic Cat 700 Diesel ATV 2007 Service Manual

CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all rear body panel components with a warm
soap and water solution.
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. Remove the gas tank cap and set the rear body
panel in position; then install the cap and connect
the taillight/brakelight connector.
2. Place the rear rack in position with four bushings
and secure with four machine screws and flanged
nuts. Tighten securely.
3. Install one shoulder screw and three plastic rivets
(on each side) to secure the front of the rear body
panel to the footwells.
4. Connect the battery (positive cable first).
5. Secure the front and rear panels with two machine
screws; then install the left and right side panels.
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NOTE: If the front body panel has not been
installed, see Front Body Panel/Side Panels in this
section.
6. Place the seat into position making sure it locks
securely.

Adjusting Headlight

The headlights can be adjusted vertically and horizon-
tally. The geometric center of the HIGH beam light
zone is to be used for vertical and horizontal aiming.
To check/adjust headlight beam, see Section 2.
! WARNING
Do not operate the ATV unless the headlight beam is
adjusted properly. An incorrectly adjusted beam will
not provide the operator the optimum amount of
light.

Taillight Assembly

REMOVING
1. Unplug the three-prong connector and free the tail-
light wiring harness from the frame.
2. Remove the torx-head cap screws securing the
taillight assembly to the frame. Account for any
washers.
3. Remove the taillight assembly.
INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Inspect wiring harness, three-prong connector,
lens, base, cap screws, and socket for damage.
2. Inspect all wires for corroding, pinching, and
cracking.
3. Inspect the bulb for wattage, voltage, and proper
operation.
INSTALLING
1. Place the assembly into position on the frame and
secure with torx-head cap screws and any washers.
2. Tighten the cap screws securely.
3. Route the wiring harness over the rear frame; then
connect the three-prong connector.
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