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NOTE: If replacing the headlight assembly, the
adjustment knobs must be removed.

4. If replacing the bulb(s), remove the bulb(s) from

the headlight housing and disconnect the wiring

harness from the bulb(s).

5. Remove the hairpin clips securing the headlight

assembly to the hood; then remove the assembly.

INSTALLING HEADLIGHT BULB/
HEADLIGHT

1. Install the headlight assembly on the hood; then

secure with the hairpin clips.

2. If the bulb(s) was replaced, plug the wiring har-

ness into the headlight bulb and secure with cable

ties.

3. Insert the bulb into the headlight housing.

4. Press the air intake assembly into place on the

hood and secure with the O-rings and hairpin

clips.

5. Carefully push the headlight lenses inward far

enough to access the torx-head screws. Install the

lock nuts and tighten securely.

6. Install the headlight adjustment knobs.

7. Check headlight aim (see Adjusting Headlight

Aim in this sub-section).

Adjusting

Headlight Aim

The headlight can be adjusted for vertical aim of the

HIGH/LOW beam. The geometric center of HIGH

beam zone is to be used for vertical aiming.

1. Position the snowmobile on a level floor so the

headlight is approximately 8 m (25 ft) from an

aiming surface (wall or similar surface).

NOTE: There should be an “average” operating
load on the snowmobile when adjusting headlight
aim.

2. Measure the distance from the floor to midpoint of

the headlight.

3. Using the measurement obtained in step 2, make a

horizontal mark on the aiming surface.

4. Make a vertical mark which intersects the horizon-

tal mark on the aiming surface directly in front of

the headlight.

5. Start the engine. Select the headlight dimmer

switch HIGH beam position. DO NOT USE LOW

BEAM.

6. Observe the headlight beam aim. Proper aim is

when the most intense beam is centered on the ver-

tical mark 5 cm (2 in.) below the horizontal mark

on the aiming surface.

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7. Adjust the headlight housing mounting screws (on

the 3-bulb models) or the console adjustment

knobs (on the 4-bulb models) until correct aim is

obtained. Shut the engine off.

! CAUTION

Do not touch the glass portion of the bulb. If the
glass portion is touched, it must be cleaned with a
dry cloth before installing.

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