Ezgo RXV FREEDOM Service & Repair Manual Download

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Repair and Service Manual

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.

WINDSHIELD

Tool List

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Torx Bit, 50 IP .............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, Inch-Pound........................................ 1
Rubber Mallet .............................................................. 1
Flat Screw Driver ......................................................... 1

1. Remove two torx head screws (1) from the lower por-

tion of the windshield.

2. Release the rubber latches (2) and fold the top portion

of the windshield down.

3. Carefully pull the outer edge of the windshield sash (3)

forward and slide the flat screw driver into the open-
ing. Pull towards the front of the vehicle separating the
sash from the front strut. Repeat for the other side.

4. To reinstall the windshield, hang the windshield on the

front strut using the rubber latches (2) on the top por-
tion of the windshield.

5. Align the holes in the lower section with the holes in

the front strut. Alignment guides (long thin screw
driver or bolts) may be helpful in keeping the holes
aligned as the windshield is carefully pushed onto the
front strut.

6. Install two torx head screws (1) carefully, do not over

tighten.

Fig. 2 Windshield

GOLF CAR TOP

Tool List

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Socket, 15 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Ratchet Extension........................................................1
Wrench, 15 mm............................................................1
Torque Wrench, Inch-Pound ........................................1
Flat Screwdriver...........................................................1

If vehicle is equipped with a windshield remove it before
working with the top.

Removal

1. Remove six flanged hex nuts (1) and the hex bolts (2)

securing the top to the struts.

2. Lift the top off of the struts and set it aside.
3. Remove the access cover (5) by sliding a flat screw-

driver under the edge of it and prying it away from the
instrument panel, repeat for the other side.

4. Remove the two hex head bolts (6) from each side

that secure the front strut to the vehicle, lift the strut up
until it clears the instrument panel and cowl.

5. Remove the rubber grommets (7) from the front strut

holes if they did not come off with the struts.

6. Remove four flanged hex nuts (3) from inside the

sweater basket then remove the four hex head bolts
(4) that slide through the rear top strut, lift the strut up
to clear the sweater basket. Repeat for the other side

Installation

1. Place the rubber grommets (7) into the holes in the

front cowl making sure that they are oriented properly
for each side. The grommet should follow the contour
of the body.

2. Position the front strut with the bend angled to the rear

of the vehicle, slide the strut through the grommets
and into position. Looking through the access holes
align the holes in the strut with the holes in the frame
and insert the hex head bolts (6). Do not tighten hard-
ware.

3. Position the rear struts so that they are bent to the out-

side of the vehicle and the top legs point to the front of
the vehicle. Align the mounting holes in each strut with

ITEM

TORQUE SPECIFICATION

124 - 142 in. lbs (14 - 16 Nm)