Removal
1. Remove rider's seat and passenger pillion.
Warning! To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before proceeding.
2. Remove main fuse.
3. See Figure 2-214. Remove three bolts and washers (1). Remove two bolts (2) and retainers (3). Lift tail section (4) off from motorcycle.
Figure 2-214. Rear fender: XR 1200X: 1. Bolt and washer, short (3); 2. Bolt, long (2); 3. Seat retainer (2); 4. Tail section; 5. Screw, inner fender; 6. Inner fender; 7. Tabs; 8. Pillion retainer post screw; 9. Passenger pillion retainer post
4. Remove screw (5). Rotate inner fender (6) down and release tabs (7) from notches in frame.
5. Disconnect ECM connector and remove inner fender and ECM as an assembly. Remove ECM from inner fender if necessary.
Installation
| FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE | |
| Passenger pillion retainer post screw: XR 1200X | 36-60 in·lbs | 4.1-6.8 Nm |
| Fender, inner screw: XR 1200X | 72-120 in·lbs | 8.1-13.6 Nm |
| Tailsection bolts: XR 1200X | 72-120 in·lbs | 8.1-13.6 Nm |
1. See Figure 2-214. If removed, install passenger pillion retainer post (9). Tighten screw (8) to 36-60 in·lbs (4.16.8 Nm).
2. If removed, install ECM on inner fender.
3. While holding inner fender/ECM assembly in place, connect ECM connector.
4. Verify that the tabs (7) are located in notches in frame and secure inner fender with screw (5). Tighten to 72-120 in·lbs (8.1-13.6 Nm).
Note. Washers and retainers (3) are installed with shoulder down.
5. Install tailsection (4) and secure with bolts, washers, and seat retainers. Tighten bolts to 72-120 in·lbs (8.1-13.6 Nm).
Warning! After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury.
6. Install passenger pillion and rider's seat.
7. Install main fuse.