Arctic Cat HDX 500 2017, Service Manual

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Removing Engine/
Transmission
Many service procedures can be performed without
removing the engine/transmission from the frame.
Closely observe the note introducing each sub-section for
this important information.
Support the vehicle on a suitable lift or jack stands allow-
ing room to perform work from the underside.
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NOTE: Locate the jack stands to allow removing of
the center belly panel.
1. Remove the seat, seat back, and seat base; then dis-
connect negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center skid plate; then drain the oil and
coolant.
3. Remove the center floorboard.
4. Marking all nylon tie locations for installing pur-
poses, from the right side disconnect the MAP sensor
connector (A), fuel injector connector (B), ISC con-
nector (C), and TPS connector (D).
HDX136A
5. On the 500, mark all nylon tie locations; then discon-
nect the harness connectors from the ECT sensor
(A), TPS sensor (B), ISC sensor (C), TMAP sensor
(D), and Fuel Injector (E).
PK170A
6. Wrap the gasline hose connector with a shop cloth;
then remove the gasline hose connector from the fuel
rail.
HDX138A
HDX449A
7. Loosen the clamp securing the air filter intake tube to
the air filter; then remove the mounting screw and
remove the intake tube.
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AT THIS POINT
If the technician’s objective is to service/replace right-
side cover oil seals, front output joint oil seal, rear out-
put joint oil seal, and/or the oil strainer (from beneath
the engine/transmission), the engine/transmission does
not have to be removed from the frame.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stands to avoid injury.
700
! WARNING
Gasoline may be under pressure. Place an absorbant
towel around the connector to absorb any gasoline
spray when disconnected.
500
700
500