2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 81Get this manual
ENGINE Cylinder Head Inspection Cylinder Head Disassembly WARNING
Wear eye protection or face shield during cylinder head disassembly and reassemblyNOTE: Keep all parts in order with respect to their location in the cylinder head(A) 1Thoroughly clean cylinder head (A) surface to remove all traces of gasket material and carbon
CAUTION
Use care not to damage sealing surface