Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7, Service Manual

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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
5.8
REAR RACK & GAS TANK
REMOVAL/INSTALL
NOTE: The rear rack and rear brush guard maybe
removed as one piece. Refer to the REAR
BRUSHGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALL“ after this
section.
1. Remove the T--27 screws (A) that secure the rear
rack to the rear frame extension.
Reassembly: 14--16 ft.lbs. (19--22 Nm)
A
2. Disconnect the rear taillight harness connector.
3. Remove two rear bolts (B) that secure the rear
rack to the frame.
14--16 ft.lbs. (19--22 Nm) for Reassembly
A
Reassembly: 14--16 ft.lbs. (19--22 Nm)
4. Remove the T--27 bolt and nut (C) that secure the
rack to the rear support tubes (each side).
C
Reassembly: 14--16 ft.lbs. (19--22 Nm)
5. Remove the winch contactors located on the left
side under the rear rack.
Winch Contactors
6. Remove the two bolts (D) that secure the rear
rack to the frame (each side). The bolts are
located under the rear rack on the main frame
rails.
Reassembly: 18 ft.lbs. (24 Nm)
D
7. Lift the rear rack from the frame assembly.