12.6
CHASSIS / HOOD
EDGE SEAT REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Remove the two bolts that hold the rear of the seat located
underneath the tunnel area.
2. Lift the seat and disconnect the electrical connection.
3. Remove the seat.
SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT
1. Remove seat.
2. Remove the old covering by removing the staples that hold
it on the base.
3. If replacing the tail light assembly see “TAIL LIGHT
ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT” on page 6
4. Drape the new cover over the seat foam.
5. Turn the assembly over and begin upholstering by lining
up the seat cover vinyl side flaps with the indented square
location indicators located on the plastic seat base.
6. Using a staple fun, tack each side of the vinyl cover in
place using two staples (1). If cover has a Polaris" emblem
carefully align emblem with the bottom edge of the seat.
This will help ensure that the cover is positioned properly.
7. Align the two sewn seams located at the rear of the seat
cover with the two back corners of the seat base.
8. Pull the vinyl tight and tack the seat cover to the plastic
seat base in each corner. Use two or three staples per
corner.
9. Now that the cover is positioned, and tacked to the plastic
seat base in for places, turn the assembly over an inspect
it. If the seat cover seems to fit correctly and everything
looks straight, including the tool compartment flap,
continue.
10. Staple the remainder of the unattached seat cover to the
plastic seat base. Always staple between two existing
staples and follow this procedure until the seat cover is
completely stapled to the seat base see the staple sequence
above.
11. Turn the seat cushion assembly over and inspect for
wrinkles or imperfections. If imperfections are visible,
remove the staples in the affected area and staple
correctly.
12. Trim excess vinyl from the bottom around the back of the
seat area only after a satisfactory fit is obtained.
IQ SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT
CONSOLE
IQ CONSOLE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Place the adjustable steering in the center.
2. Remove the two T25 Torx screws (A).
3. Remove filler cap and the threaded filler retainer (B).
4. Remove the two T25 Torx screws on each side of the
shroud (C).
5. You can set the console aside with the starter rope still
installed or you can carefully un-tie the knot in the recoil
handle and route it through the chassis, then secure a knot
and let the rope rest on the recoil housing.
EDGE CONSOLE REMOVAL /
INSTALLATION
TAIL LIGHT
TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
1. After removal of seat cover, drill out three rivets from top
of taillight.
2. Remove taillight assembly and wire harness.
3. Install new taillight assembly and rivet into place.
4. Connect taillight wire harness. Taillight harness wires
must be routed away from any possible contact with seat
cover staples to prevent electrical shorts.
5. Pull seat cover tightly and evenly into position and re-
staple to seat pan.
6. Inspect cover for a wrinkle-free finish before reinstalling
on the snowmobile.
AIR INTAKE REMOVAL
The IQ air intake system supplies the engine with air. The
system will ingest air from the hood vents and direct it into the
boost box, which forces it into the throttle bodies. The throttle
bodies meter the amount of air into the engine case where the
air is mixed with a designated amount of fuel to create the fuel
to air mixture ready for making power.
EDGE AIR BOX REMOVAL
1. Lift off the air filter.
2. Lift the rubber fastener form the rear of the air box.
3. Unplug the CDI box.
4. Unplug the ignition coils.
5. Remove the carburetor venting tubes from the air box.
6. Push down on the front and lift the rear of the air box out
WARNING
Apply staples in the stapling channel only. If you apply
staples outside the channel, you will damage the fuel
tank reservoir in the seat base. If this happens you will
have to replace the entire seat assembly.