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2. Slide the muffler rearward to clear the mounting lugs
and remove the muffler.
INSPECTING MUFFLER
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
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 details on cleaning the muffler/spark
arrester, see Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up.
INSTALLING MUFFLER
1. Place the muffler into position engaging the mount-
ing lugs into the grommets; then slide the muffler
forward.
2. Install the two exhaust springs.
Rear Body Panel/Rack
REMOVING
1. Remove four cap screws and flanged nuts securing
the rear rack; then remove the shoulder screws and
lock nuts. Remove the rear rack. Account for the
bushings.
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2. Remove one shoulder screw and lock nut and three
plastic rivets (on each side) securing the rear body
panel to the footwells.
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3. Remove two machine screws securing the tool tray.
4. Disconnect the battery (negative cable first).
NOTE: The battery does not have to be removed to
remove the rear body panel.
5. Disconnect the taillight/brakelight; then remove the
fuel tank cap and lift off the rear body panel. Install
the fuel tank cap.
NOTE: If the front body panel has not been
removed, the left-side and right-side panels and the
two machine screws must be removed (see Front
Body Panel/Side Panels in this section).
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
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 tail-
light/brakelight connector.
2. Place the rear rack in position with four bushings and
secure with four cap screws, shoulder screws, and
flanged nuts. Tighten securely.
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