HOME NOTE Tail lamp cannot be removed with fender mounted to vehicle. 2. Install rear shocks if removed for inner fender replacement. See 2.37 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS . 8. Once the fender has been removed, place fender upside down on a protected surface and remove tail lamp assembly. 3. Install tail lamp. See 7.14 TAIL LAMP: VRSCF . NOTE When installing the rear fender, verify that you route the three connectors with their wiring harnesses through the low spot on the inner fender to make sure there is adequate clearance between the rear fender and the inner fender. sm03217 4. See Figure 2-170 .
Install rear fender by sliding fender over inner fender and aligning fender with bolt holes on inner fender. 5. Install four fender fasteners. Tighten fasteners to 4.5-7.5 Nm (40-66 in-lbs ). 1 2 6. Install electrical caddy. 7. Connect the three connectors (3, 4 and 6) coming from the tail lamp. 8. Connect the ECM. 9. Install passenger pillion and fasteners. Tighten fasteners to 20-26 Nm (15-19 ft-lbs). 1. Fastener and washer 2. Shock mount nut 10. Install maxi-fuse. Figure 2-171. Inner Fender Fasteners 11. Install right side cover. The inner fender should be removed if inner fender replacement is needed. NOTE 9. See Figure 2-171 shocks and fasteners shown. INSTALLATION 13. Close seat. 1.
Install inner fender and fasteners only if inner fender was removed for replacement.Tighten fasteners to 95-110 Nm (75-81 ft-lbs). 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis 2-115 Be sure headlamp, tail and stop lamp and turn signals are cement operating properly before riding. Poor visibility of rider to other motorists can result in death or serious injury. (00478b) ng rear 12. Test tail lamp, license lamp and turn signal function. er repla removi