2004 Ski-Doo Elite Factory Service Manual, Page 302Get this manual
Section 10 BODYFRAME Subsection 02 (FRAME)
FRAME CLEANING
NOTE: On bare aluminum frame use only aluminum cleaner and follow instructions on container(Dursol cleaner or equivalent)Clean frame and tunnel with appropriate cleaners and rinse with high pressure water jetCAUTION: Never direct high-pressure water jet towards decalsThey would peel offTouch up all metal spots where paint has been scratched offSpray all bare metal parts of vehicle with metal protectorFor proper drilling instructions and to prevent premature wear, follow the procedure belowAlways use variable speed electric drillPartially drill rivet end not the rivet headMaintain slow to medium speed at all times when drillingThe proper speed is attained when constant chip is ejectedNOTE: To increase bit life, use Bombardier synthetic chaincase oil (PN 413 803 300) as cutting oilCAUTION: High speed drilling will cause excessive heat which may destroy the cutting edge of the bit; therefore, avoid using pneumatic drillsCut rivet using chiselRemove riveted partDrive out remaining rivet head using punch