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Created: Sept 19, 2022
What’s up guys, today we’re going to be showing you how to install Super ATV’s Quick Mount Winch on a Polaris Razer XP 1000. So, let’s get right to it.
The first thing you’re going to do is install your winch mount to your machine. We’ll give a high overview of how the winch mount installs, but for a more in-depth video, check the link below to see our Polaris Razer XP 1000 winch and winch mount install. First, go ahead and remove your passenger side wheel and tire. Use the appropriate tool to loosen the lug nuts, lift the vehicle with a jack, and then remove the wheel and tire completely. This will give you better access to the areas where you’ll be working.
Next, disconnect your shock from your A-arm. First, locate the shock bolt and remove the nut using the correct size socket or wrench. Lift up slightly to relieve any tension on the shock, then pull the bolt out. Once removed, place the bolt and nut aside for reinstallation later. Use a strap to tie the shock up out of the way, securing it to the roll cage. This will keep it out of your working area and prevent any interference while installing the winch mount.
Remove the vent tube from the top of the differential. Carefully pull the tube off and set it aside. This step is crucial to prevent any damage to the tube while installing the winch mount and ensures you have clear access to the mounting points.
Slide the winch mount into position, aligning it with the factory holes on the frame. Ensure the mount sits flush and is properly aligned. Begin installing the hardware through the winch mount and into the factory holes. Use the bolts provided in the kit, ensuring each bolt has a washer if required. Tighten the bolts securely using a socket wrench. Double-check that the winch mount is firmly in place and properly aligned before proceeding to the next step.
Now, remove the wheel and tire from the driver’s side. Repeat the same process as you did for the passenger side: loosen the lug nuts, lift the vehicle with a jack, and remove the wheel and tire. This will provide better access to the driver’s side mounting points and make the installation process smoother.
Cut the zip tie off the winch rope to free it. Click your winch into free spool mode to pull some slack out. Thread the winch cable through the hole in the frame designed for the winch line. This step ensures that the winch line is correctly positioned and ready for operation once the winch is mounted.
Grab your M8 bolts with flat washers and lock washers. Position the winch into the winch mount, ensuring that the winch cable is properly aligned and threaded through the designated hole. Start inserting the bolts through the winch mount and into the winch. Tighten the bolts in an X pattern to evenly distribute the pressure and secure the winch in place. Make sure all bolts are fully tightened, and the winch is securely mounted.
Reinstall the vent tube back onto the top of the differential. Use your pliers to reinstall the clamp, ensuring the vent tube is securely fastened and properly aligned. This step is crucial to maintain the proper operation of your differential.
If you’ve never had a winch mount installed, remove the factory piece of fascia by removing the two T25 Torx bolts. Locate the fascia at the front of the vehicle and carefully remove it to expose the mounting points for the fairlead mount. This step prepares the area for the installation of the fairlead mount.
Grab your fairlead mount and use the factory-provided hardware to install it. Position the fairlead mount where the factory fascia was removed. Align the holes on the fairlead mount with the factory holes and insert the bolts. Tighten the bolts securely, ensuring the fairlead mount is firmly in place and properly aligned.
Grab your two Allen-headed bolts, two M8 nuts, two flat washers, and two lock washers, as well as your fairlead. Align the fairlead with the mount, ensuring the recessed side of the fairlead faces outward. Insert the Allen-headed bolts through the fairlead and mount. On the back side, install the flat washer, lock washer, and nut. Adjust the fairlead as necessary and fully tighten the hardware.
Fully tighten the hardware to secure the fairlead. Double-check all bolts to ensure they are securely fastened, and the fairlead is properly aligned. This step ensures that the fairlead is firmly in place and ready for use.
Slide the rope through the plate and position it correctly. Using the factory T25 bolts, line up the plate on the bottom and secure it. Ensure the rope is properly threaded through the plate and everything is aligned. This step prepares the winch for operation by securing the rope and plate in place.
Take your M6 bolt, slide it through the hole in the bracket and the frame, and secure it with a nut on the backside. Tighten the bolts and T25 screws securely. This step ensures the bracket is firmly attached and provides additional stability to the winch setup.
Grab your long Allen-headed hardware, nuts, and flat washers, as well as the stop block. The open side of the stop block should face the front of the machine. Insert the hardware through the stop block, ensuring it is positioned correctly. Tighten the hardware securely to attach the stop block to the winch line. Adjust the stop block to the desired position and ensure it is firmly in place before fully tightening the hardware.
Remove the cotter pin from the hook, then slide the pin through the hole on the hook. Reinstall the cotter pin and bend it away from itself to secure it. This step attaches the hook to the winch line, allowing you to connect the winch to various objects for pulling.
Slide on the pull strap, ensuring it is properly positioned and secure. This step provides an easy way to pull and handle the winch line during operation.
Remove the hood by twisting the latches and sliding it down. Reach down and grab the hot and ground lead attached to the solenoid. Remove the nuts off the bus bar on the ground post and hot post using a 10mm shallow well. Run the wiring straight up and slide the ground on the center post and hot on the far-right post. Start the nuts and tighten them. Remove the screws on both sides of the dash with a T40 Torx. Remove the push pins from the center of the dash using a push pin removal tool. Lift up and remove the dash. Figure out which spot to put the rocker switch and slide the harness through.
Make sure the winch is facing up, pop it into the slot, and route the wiring through the grommet on the firewall. Remove the nut from the far-left post on the power source, slide the terminal on, and start the nut. Drop the harness down through the bracket on the frame and plug it into the solenoid pigtail. Tighten the nut on the plug and pull excess wiring up under the dash. Fully tighten all three connections.
Test the winch by using the remote and the rocker switch with the key in the ‘on’ position. Ensure everything functions properly and all wires are tied up out of the way. Now that you’ve tested your winch and ensured everything functions correctly, reinstall any components that were removed. That’s all there is to it to install Super ATV’s Quick Mount Winch on this Polaris Razer XP 1000. Be sure to check the description below for a link to pick yours up today. While you’re there, drop a like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for watching, we’ll catch you on the next one.
