BRP Outlander 400 EFI 2008, Service Manual

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Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 06 (BODY)
GENERAL
During assembly/installation, use the torque val-
ues and service products as in the exploded
views.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to
SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS
and
LOCTITE
APPLICATION
at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.
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WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must be strictly adhered to.
Locking devices (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, cotter pins, etc.) must be replaced
with new ones.
Hoses or cables removed or disconnected must
be installed and routed at the same place.
CAUTION: Locking ties removed during a pro-
cedure must be replaced and installed at the
same location.
Vehicle Care
Clean the vehicle thoroughly, removing all dirt and
grease accumulation.
To clean use a soft clean cloth and either soapy
water or isopropyl alcohol.
To remove grease, oil or glue use isopropyl alco-
hol.
CAUTION: Do not apply isopropyl alcohol or
acetone directly on decals.
The following products must not be used to clean
or wax any of the plastic components used on the
vehicles:
– Gasoline
– Brake fluid
– Kerosene
– Diesel fuel
– Lighter fluid
– Varsol
– Naphtha
– Acetone
– Strong detergents
– Abrasive cleaners
– Waxes containing an abrasive or a cleaning
agent in their formula.
PROCEDURES
REUSABLE PLASTIC RIVETS
Rivets Removal
Reusable plastic rivets are used in the riveting of
the various body parts. Plastic rivets can be re-
moved carefully with pliers Oetiker 1099 (P/N 295
000 070).
NOTE: Reuse the plastic rivets.
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TYPICAL
1. Pliers
2. Plastic rivet
DECALS
Decal Removal
Using a heat gun warm up one end of decal for a
few seconds until decal can roll off when rubbing
with your finger.
Pull decal slowly and when necessary apply more
heat to ease removal on the area that has to be
peeled off.
If decal tears while pulling off, it has to be heated
for a few seconds longer. If decal tends to stretch
while pulling off, stop heating and wait a few sec-
onds to let it cool, then peel it off.
Decal Installation
Using isopropyl alcohol, clean the surface and dry
thoroughly.
Apply liquid soap to new decal and carefully po-
sition it. Using a sponge or a squeegee, remove
the air bubbles and surplus water working from
the center toward the edges. Allow to air dry.
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