Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
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Plastic Insert Removal / Installation
Some Polaris ATVs use a two piece plastic insert in place
of a metal screw. The plastic inserts are simple to remove
and install.
1. Use a pair of diagonal side cutters to lift the plastic
insert (A) until you feel some slight pressure or lift the
insert approximately 1/4" (6.35 mm). Apply just
enough pressure on the side cutters to lift up on the
insert. DO NOT apply too much pressure on the side
cutters, or damage to the insert will occur.
2. Next, use the diagonal side cutters under outside
insert (B) to completely remove the assembly. NOTE:
The inside insert (A) will still be installed in the outside
insert (B).
NOTE: The inside insert (A) will still be installed in
the outside insert (B).
3. To install the inserts, press outside insert (B) into the
hole. Press inside insert (A) until it snaps into place.
NOTE: The outside insert (B) should be flush
surface after installation.
The inside insert (A) should be flush with the top of the
outside insert (B).
A
B
A
B