2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual 9923412, Page 188Get this manual
BODYSTEERINGSUSPENSION Plastic Insert RemovalInstallation
Some Polaris ATVs use two piece plastic insert in place of metal screwThe plastic inserts are simple to remove and install1Use pair of diagonal side cutters to lift the plastic insert (A) until you feel some slight pressure or lift the insert approximately 14" (6.35 mm)Apply just enough pressure on the side cutters to lift up on the insertDO NOT apply too much pressure on the side cutters, or damage to the insert will occur3To install the inserts, press outside insert (B) into the holePress inside insert (A) until it snaps into placeNOTE: The outside insert (B) should be flush surface after installationThe inside insert (A) should be flush with the top of the outside insert (B)2Next, use the diagonal side cutters under outside insert (B) to completely remove the assemblyNOTE: The inside insert (A) will still be installed in the outside insert (B)