Removal
NOTE
FLHTC models use a jumper harness between the fender harness connector and the main harness connector located in the left electrical caddy. That harness can be removed and installed independent of the fender harness.
1. Remove rear fender. See 2.49 REAR FENDER.
2. Remove and disconnect tail lamp assembly from chrome base.
3. See Figure 7-20. Disconnect connector (5). Feed through opening to inboard side of fender.
4. See Figure 7-23. Release turn signal lamp wires from cable clips (3). On FLHTCU, FLHTK models, release wire from stamped fender clip (4).
5. FLHTCU, FLHTK models: Release wire from stamped fender clip (4).
6. Release harness from channel in stud plate (2). Loosen flange nuts if necessary.
7. Remove adhesive conduit (1) with wire harness from fender well.
8. If replacing only conduit (1):
a. Carefully cut adhesive conduit. Remove wire harness.
b. Remove rear connector from harness. See B.1 CONNECTORS.
Installation
1. Clean fender:
a. Thoroughly clean fender well with soap and water. Do not use solvents or harsh chemicals that may damage painted surfaces.
b. Remove all residual adhesive using 3M GENERAL PURPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVER.
c. See Figure 7-23. Using a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad, thoroughly clean fender well in area of adhesive conduit.
d. Rinse with clear water and thoroughly dry with a clean white cloth. Repeat until clean cloth shows no evidence of dirt.
e. Swab area with isopropyl alcohol. Allow to dry.
2. If replacing only the adhesive conduit:
a. See Figure 7-24. Verify cable strap (3) is installed as shown to prevent rearward movement of the harness.
b. Draw harness through new conduit until progress is halted by installed cable strap (3).
3. Install connector housing on harness. See B.1 CONNECTORS. Refer to Table 7-8.
4. See Figure 7-23. Remove paper backing and lightly press conduit in location shown in graphic.
5. Use a wallpaper seam roller to press conduit securely in place.
6. Allow the adhesive 72 hours to fully cure. Installation of the fender may proceed, but exercise caution to avoid pulling or repositioning adhesive conduit.
7. Feed forward connector housing of harness through hole in front of fender.
8. Capture harness in channel of stud plate (2). If loosened, tighten flange nuts to 60-96 in-lbs (6.8-10.9 Nm).
9. Feed rear harness connectors through openings in fender and capture turn signal lamp wires in cable clips (3).
10. FLHTC/U, FLHTK models: Capture rear fender tip lamp wire in stamped fender clip (4).
11. See Figure 7-20. Mate tail lamp connectors (3, 4) to tail lamp base.
12. Verify that tail lamp harnesses are routed as shown in Figure 7-19.
13. Install tail lamp. Tighten to 20-24 in-lbs (2.3-2.7 Nm).
14. Install rear fender. See 2.49 REAR FENDER.
Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in death or serious injury. (00316a)
15. Test tail lamp operation.
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