Ski-Doo 2005 MACH Z, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
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A33G0FA
1. Connectors unplugged
Unplug LH harness on top of steering column.
Cut locking ties retaining brake light switch/heat-
ing grip harness to handlebar.
Using the multilock-terminal housing extraction
tool AMP (P/N 755430-2), push the 3 wires of the
heating grip harness out of connector housing.
Note the position of the wires for reinstallation.
Pull heating grip wires out of brake light switch/
heating grip harness.
Insert the open side of a 23 mm (7/8 in) wrench
against the inner end of grip.
CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage wires
with the wrench.
Using a plastic hammer, tap on the side of the
wrench end to make the grip sliding out.
Grip Installation:
Installation is the opposite procedure of the re-
moval but pay attention to the following.
Clean handlebar ends and inside of heating grip
with isopropyl alcohol. Let dry before installation.
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WARNING
Handlebar end and inside of heating grip
must be clean and dry before installing heat-
ing grip to ensure proper adhesion.
Position grip on handlebar with its harness aligned
with windshield bracket. See next photo.
Use the appropriate insertion tool to properly in-
stall grip.
MODEL TOOL PART NUMBER
Models with straight
grips
529 035 897
Models with J-hooks 529 035 936
A32G2BA
CAUTION: Installing grip without the insertion
tool is likely to damage its heating element.
Position the insertion tool at the outside end of
grip.
Using a plastic hammer, tap on tool to push grip
on. Continue to tap until grip bottoms.
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A33G0CA
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1. Harness
2. Windshield bracket
Properly route harness then reinstall removed
parts.
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