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9850067 R01 - 2020-2021
GENERAL
/
GENERAL XP
Service Manual
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15. Remove spark plug wires from the engine.
NOTICE
The spark plug wires are marked with MAG and PTO.
Note during installation procedure.
16. Remove the breather hose
u
from the crankcase.
17. Remove the six fasteners that attach the exhaust
head pipe to the engine. Remove the two exhaust
spring bolts
i
that attach the head pipe
o
to the
muffler. Remove exhaust head pipe towards the front
of the vehicle. Discard exhaust gaskets
a
.
18. Place a suitable drain pan under the vehicle and
remove the thermostat housing coolant hose
g
and
the water pump coolant hose
h
from the engine.
Dispose of engine coolant properly.
19. Use an overhead or portable engine hoist and
suitable engine straps to secure engine in its current
position.
20. Remove the four rear mounting bolts
j
that attach
the rear of the engine to the transmission.
NOTICE
It is
not necessary
to remove the bolts that retain the
bracket
k
to the transmission.
