2001 Polaris SLH, Virage PWC Factory Service Manual, Page 201Get this manual
HullControl Systems Handlebar CoverSteeri ng Post RemovalSLHVirage
1Remove steering cover (handlebar pad) by loosening the screws located on underside of pad 2Spread bottom of cover apart and lift it up and rearwardNote throttle cable and switch wire routing for reassembly3If handlebar is to be replacedremove screws on throttle blockRemove throttle lever pinand disconnect throttle cable4Remove the stop switch and set it aside5Carefully pull wire harnesses, and throttle cable through steering postRemove screws
6Remove (4) bolts on handlebar clamp and remove handlebar7Remove shroud, if applicableFront shroud bolts are accessed underneath glove box padDisconnect MFI from harness and pitot line8Remove (4) bolts on steering housing 9Slide steering column up and out of the support hubReverse procedure for reassemblyGrease column bearings with lithium-based grease