BRP Can-Am Spyder RT 2013 Series User manual

ROADSTER
PREDELIVERY
Bulletin
November 16, 2012 Subject:Can-Am™ Spyder™ RT Predelivery
Instructions
No. 2013-2
REVISION 2
March 14th, 2013
YEAR MODEL MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER
2013 Spyder RT Series Refer to table on next
pages for complete listing All
Text(s) between arrows is (are) modified element(s) to the original publication.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Page
IMPORTANT NOTICE ....................... 2
UPDATE SUMMARY........................ 3
MODEL LISTING............................. 3
UNCRATING.................................. 4
Crate Cover Removal .......................... 4
Parts and Sub-crates Removal................ 4
Parts Check...................................... 5
Lifting the Front of Vehicle ................... 6
Front Wheels Installation ...................... 7
Vehicle Removal ................................ 8
PARTS TO BE INSTALLED................. 11
Front Cargo Module ....... .............. ....... 11
Battery ........................................... 15
Body Parts Installation ......................... 16
Front Fenders ................................... 19
Windshield....................................... 20
Antenna.......................................... 21
Hang Tag and Safety Labels .................. 21
Licence Plate.................................... 22
Accessories Installation........................ 22
Vehicle Decals................................... 22
Key Barrel - Trailer RT 622..................... 22
FLUIDS......................................... 22
General Guidelines ............................. 22
Fuel............................................... 22
Engine Oil........................................ 23
Clutch Fluid (SM5 Model) ..................... 24
Engine Coolant.................................. 25
Brake Fluid....................................... 26
SETUP ......................................... 27
Guidelines ....................................... 27
Tires Pressure................................... 27
Drive Belt ........................................ 28
Clutch Lever..................................... 29
Suspension ...................................... 29
Lights............................................. 30
Storage Compartment Covers................ 32
Clock Setting.................................... 33
B.U.D.S. Programming......................... 34
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION.................. 36
FINAL INSPECTION ......................... 36
Vehicle Test Run................................ 36
Vehicle Cleaning ................................ 37
Delivery to Customer .......................... 38
SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 39
Canada and USA................................ 39
Europe ........................................... 43
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This bulletin must be used in conjunction with the check list enclosed in the bag with the OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
. Make sure that Spyder roadster PRE DELIVERY CHECK LIST is completed and signed.
WARNING
To obtain warranty coverage, predelivery procedures must be performed by an authorized BRP
Can-Am roadster dealer/distributor. Apply all necessary torques as indicated.
NOTE: The information and components/system descriptions contained in this document are correct at
the time of publication. BRP however, maintains a policy of continuous improvement of its products with-
out imposing upon itself any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured.
Due to late changes, there might be some differences between the manufactured product and the de-
scriptions and/or specifications in this document. BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue or
change specifications, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation.
The illustrations in this document show the typical construction of the different assemblies and may not
reproduce the full detail or exact shape of the parts. However, they represent parts that have the same
or similar function.
The content of this bulletin is designed as a guideline only. All mechanics performing predelivery
procedures should have attended the current model-year service training.
Further information or inquiries should be directed to your service representative and specific
SHOP MANUAL sections.
Make sure the customer receives the
OPERATOR’S GUIDE , PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST signed copy
and
SAFETY DVD
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications must be strictly adhered to. Where specified, install new
locking devices (e.g. lock tabs, elastic stop nuts). If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired,
it must be renewed.
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UPDATE SUMMARY
This summary highlights updates to the Predelivery Inspection for MY2013. It does not supersede pro-
cedures detailed further in this publication.
IMPORTANT: Technicians should read and apply all procedures in this PDI bulletin as applicable to model.
APPLICABLE TO UPDATE DESCRIPTION REFERENCE
Front fenders crating method
PARTS AND SUB-CRATES
REMOVAL
RT Models
Battery installation
PARTSTOBEINST
ALLED
MODEL LISTING
YEAR MODEL MODEL NUMBER COUNTRY PREDELIVERY
KIT
SERIAL
NUMBER
A3DE Australia
A3DC, A3DD, A3DF,
A3DG Canada - USA
Spyder RT SM5
A3DB Europe
B2DC, B2DE, B2DF,
B2DG Canada - USA
Spyder RT SE5
B2DB, B2DD Europe
B9DK Australia
B9DM Brazil
B9DC, B9DE, B9DG,
B9DJ, B9DL, B9DN,
B9DP, B9DR
Canada - USA
Spyder RT Limited
SE5
B9DB, B9DD, B9DF, Europe
(P/N 703 100
390)
Spyder RT-S SM5
B5DB, B5DC,
B5DD,B5DG, B5DH,
B5DJ, B5DK, B5DL
Canada - USA
A4DB, A4DK Australia
A4DL Brazil
A4DC, A4DE, A4DG,
A4DM, A4DN, A4DP,
A4DR, A4DS
Canada - USA
2013
Spyder RT-S SE5
A4DD, A4DF, A4DT Europe
(P/N 703 100
391)
All
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UNCRATING
Crate Cover Removal
NOTICE Allowing the crate to drop may cause
serious damage to vehicle.
1. Position the crate on a firm, level surface.
2. Carefully cut both ends of crate tarpaulin to lo-
cate the front of vehicle.
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CUT BOTH END OF CRATE TARPAULIN
3. Remove all screws holding crate cover to crate
base.
4. Tilt cover from the front side of the vehicle then
pull cover toward you to clear vehicle fascia.
NOTICE Do not raise cover vertically. Tilt
cover located on the front side of the vehicle.
Refer to illustration.
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TYPICAL - TILT COVER THEN PULL IT
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FRONT OF VEHICLE
1. Pull crate cover to clear front fascia of the vehicle
NOTICE The crate cover must be pulled to-
ward the outside while lifting it to avoid to
damage vehicle.
NOTE: Screws that are used are Robertson†#2
type (or equivalent) that require the use of an ap-
propriate screwdriver.
Parts and Sub-crates Removal
NOTICE Be careful not to scratch the cover
bumper and the front fascia.
NOTE: The sub-crates are located on each side of
the vehicle.
1. Remove protective foam from vehicle.
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2. On LH side, remove all screws holding front
cargo module sub-crate.
† Robertson is a registered trademark of Robertson Inc.
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TYPICAL - LH SIDE
1. Sub-crate that contains front cargo module
3. Remove windshield and front wheels from
crate base.
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TYPICAL
1. Windshield
2. Front wheels
4. On RH side, remove six bolts and two fenders
from sub-crate.
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TYPICAL - RH SIDE - SUB-CRATE THAT CONTAINS FRONT
FENDER
1. Bolts
5. On RH side, remove all nails holding front
fender sub-crate and remove sub-crate.
Parts Check
Ensure that the crate includes the following items
(inside front storage compartment or secured to
front of vehicle):
NOTE: Empty all contents from front storage com-
partment.
DESCRIPTION MODEL QTY
Operator's
guide 1
Predelivery
check list1
Safety DVD 1
Predelivery kit 1
Service covers 2
Windshield trim 2
Wheel caps
All
2
Front cargo
liner
RT-S
RT Limited 1
The predelivery kit includes the following items:
DESCRIPTION (LOCATION) QTY
Wheel lug nut - black (front wheels) (RT-S) 6
Wheel lug nut - chrome (front wheels) (RT
andRTLTD) 6
Plastic bushing (rear suspension) 2
M10 x 140 hexagonal flange screw (rear
suspension) 1
M10 elastic flange nut (rear suspension) 1
M6 x 20 hexagonal flange screw (rear
suspension) 1
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DESCRIPTION (LOCATION) QTY
M6 caged nut (front cargo module) 1
Black M6 x 20 hexagonal flange screw (front
cargo module) 4
Gold M6 x 20 hexagonal flange screw (front
cargo module) 2
Plastic rivet (service cover) 2
Battery installation kit (2 bolts and 2 nuts)
(battery) 1
M6x20Torxs
crew (front panels) 2
Plastic washer (front panels) 2
M14 jam nut (headlights) 2
M8 x 20 hexagonal flange screw (front
fenders) 8
M6 x 20 Torx screw (windshield) 4
M5 x 25 countersunk Torx screw (windshield) 2
M5 retaining nut (windshield) 2
Windshield spacer (windshield) 2
Ensure that the following items are included in-
side the rear cargo compartment:
DESCRIPTION MODEL QTY
iPOD†cable –RT-S
– RT Limited 1
Audio auxiliary
cable
–RT-S
– RT Limited 1
Remove the antenna from the sub-crate.
Lifting the Front of Vehicle
WARNING
No one should be standing in front or at the
back of the vehicle while straps are being cut.
1. Remove plate retaining front of vehicle to crate
base by removing screws and nuts.
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1. Plate
2. Screws
3. Screws and nuts
2. Remove strap retaining side of vehicle to crate
base.
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TYPICAL
1. Side strap
NOTE: The following steps will describe two
methods to lift the front of the vehicle. The
conventional one uses a hydraulic jack and the
alternate one uses a chain block. Use the proper
method according to your shop layout.
Conventional Method
1. Remove piece of wood located at the front of
the vehicle.
NOTE: This piece of wood can be used to level the
jack at next step.
†iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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1. Wood piece to remove
2. Install a jack with a piece of wood on top to
increase contact surface.
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TYPICAL - FRONT OF VEHICLE
1. Jack
2. Wood piece
3. Wood piece removed earlier
CAUTION Approach with care when vehi-
cle is jacked because it may be unstable.
3. Lift the vehicle.
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TYPICAL
NOTICE Never lift vehicle by the suspension
arm.
Alternate Method
1. Install proper straps with hooks on RH and LH
lateral supports of vehicle.
NOTE: Insert hooks through the holes in the
frame.
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1. Strap
2. Hook
3. Frame
2. Hook straps on an appropriate lifting kit.
3. Lift vehicle using a chain block.
NOTICE Never lift vehicle by the suspension
arm.
Front Wheels Installation
1. Clean front and rear brake discs using XPS
BRAKES AND PARTS CLEANER (USA) (P/N 219
701 705) and a clean rag.
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NOTICE A thin layer of anticorrosion treat-
ment is present on the brake discs and must
be removed before using the vehicle. Not con-
forming to this procedure may lead to a brake
chattering squeaking and brake pad replace-
ment would be necessary.
2. Remove nut securing front brake discs to vehi-
cle.
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1. Nut
3. Install front wheels on vehicle.
4. Ensure that the rotation direction shown by the
arrow is respected.
WARNING
The tires are only designed to rotate in one di-
rection. Do not switch the left and right front
wheels.
5. Tighten wheels lug nuts by hand (from PDI kit).
6. Lower vehicle on crate base.
7. Remove the jack.
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TYPICAL
8. Torque wheels lug nuts.
PART TORQUE
Wheel lug nut 105 N•m (77 lbf•ft)
9. Install wheel caps (inside front storage com-
partment).
Vehicle Removal
1. Locate ACS suspension pneumatic valve then
unscrew cap.
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1. Pneumatic valve
2. From underneath of vehicle, locate the bottom
of the rear shock absorber.
3. Get the following hardware from the PDI kit:
– M10 x 140 hexagonal flange screw
– M10 elastic flange nut
–Pla
stic bushings.
4. Install the 2 plastic bushings over the steel
sleeve at the bottom of the shock absorber.
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5. With the help of another person, slightly inflate
the ACS spring while your assistant, from the
LH side of the vehicle, monitors the alignment
of the bottom of the shock absorber (anchoring
holes) with the bottom of the lower brackets.
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1. Lower bracket hole
2. Anchoring holes
NOTICE Adding air may create rapid high
changes because of the small air volume
in the ACS spring. The anchoring hole of
shock absorber must NEVER exceed the lower
bracket holes when adding air into ACS spring.
To avoid damaging the ACS system, DO NOT
exceed 551 kPa (80 PSI) into the ACS spring.
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1. Lower bracket hole
6. Secure shock absorber as follows:
6.1 Using the passenger grab handles, slightly
lift the rear of the vehicle by HAND to align
both bushings on lower bracket hole.
6.2 Install M10 x 140 hexagonal flange screw.
6.3 Install and torque M10 elastic flange nut.
PART TORQUE
M10 elastic
flange nut 48 N•m (35 lbf•ft)
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1. Shock absorber bolt
2. Lower bracket
RT-S and RT Limited Models
7. Install the link of the ACS position sensor to
swing arm.
7.1 Position the ACS position sensor lever
rearward.
7.2 Place the link on the outside of swing arm
bracket.
7.3 Secure the link using M6 x 20 hexagonal
flange screw (from PDI kit)
PART TORQUE
M6 x 20 hexagonal
flange screw 4N•m (35lbf•in)
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1. ACS position sensor lever
2. ACS position sensor link
3. M6 x 20 hexagonal flange screw
NOTICE Ensure that ACS position sensor
lever orientation is correct.
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CORRECT ORIENTATION
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INCORRECT ORIENTATION
8. Put a piece of wood behind the front wheels to
prevent the vehicle from rolling.
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TYPICAL - FRONT RH WHEEL
1. Wood piece
9. Remove the piece of wood at the back of the
crate and insert it under the rear wheel.
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TYPICAL
1. Wood piece
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TYPICAL
1. Wood piece removed earlier
10. Remove the piece of wood from behind the
rear wheel.
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TYPICAL
1. Wood piece behind rear wheel
11. Carefully remove pieces of wood positioned
earlier behind the front wheels.
12. With the help of your assistant, move vehicle
rearward out of the crate base.
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