Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2004 year). Manual - part 96
7-48
734-302A
1. Position the cover over the seat foam and seat
base; then pull the two elastic loops through the
slots in the seat foam and secure with the seat
wire. Check to make sure it is positioned straight.
2. Fold the rear edge of the cushion down and around
the plastic base. Using a staple gun and 6 mm (1/4
in.) staples, staple the rear flap of the cushion to
the plastic base in the same areas as the original
staples were located. Position staples 2.5 cm (1
in.) apart.
3. Fold the sides of the cushion down around the
bottom edge of the plastic seat base. Position the
staples in the same area as the original staples
were located.
NOTE: Note the cushion fit. If any wrinkles are
noted, remove by pulling the cushion material in
the appropriate direction before securing with sta-
ples.
4. Fold the front cushion material back and onto the
plastic seat base. Check for wrinkles and secure
with staples and two screws.
5. On Sabercat models, secure the seat panel to the
seat assembly with the three self-tapping screws.
6. Install the taillight housing and secure with the
screws.
7. Install the gas tank/seat assembly (see appropriate
Gas Tank/Seat Assembly in this section).
Taillight Housing
REMOVING
1. Remove the four screws securing the taillight lens
to the housing. Account for a gasket.
2. Remove the four machine screws securing the
backing plate to the taillight housing.
3. Remove the two screws, lock washers, and
washers securing the seat base to the tunnel. Lift
the seat from the tunnel. Disconnect the taillight
wiring harness.
4. Remove the two lock nuts and washers securing
the taillight housing to the rear of the seat base.
Pull the housing free of the base.
INSTALLING
728-384B
1. Connect the wiring harness and place the seat into
position. Secure with two screws, lock nuts, and
washers.
2. Place the taillight housing into position and secure
to the seat base with two lock nuts and washers.
Tighten securely.
3. Install the taillight bulb, gasket, and lens. Secure
lens with four screws.
4. Secure the backing plate to the taillight housing
with the existing machine screws.
! CAUTION
On AWS V models, beneath the seat base is a
dotted guideline to follow when stapling the seat
cover. Do not staple inside this guideline or
perforation of the gas tank may occur.
KEY
1. Seat Cover
2. Foam
3. Seat Wire
4. Staple
5. Seat Wire
6. Foam
7. Foam Insert
8. Seat Pad Insert
KEY
1. Taillight w/Socket Assy
2. Bulb
3. Gasket
4. Lens
5. Retaining Screw