TM 9-2320-280-10
3-28. AMBULANCE INTERIOR LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
a.
General. Replacement bulbs are located in the storage compartment of the vehicle.
WARNING
When changing light bulbs, ensure the system in which the bulb is being replaced is turned off. Failure to do so
may cause injury.
NOTE
Ceiling white light and blackout light assemblies are removed and installed basically the same. This procedure
covers the ceiling white light assemblies.
b.
Ceiling Light Bulb Removal.
(1)
Remove two screws (3) securing lens (4) to light assembly (2). Remove lens (4).
(2)
Press light bulb (5) into socket (1), twist counterclockwise, and remove light bulb (5).
c.
Ceiling Light Bulb Installation.
(1)
Install light bulb (5) into socket (1), press in, and twist clockwise to secure.
(2)
Install lens (4) to light assembly (2) and secure with two screws (3).
d.
Spotlight Bulb Removal.
NOTE
M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, and M997A2 vehicles spotlight bulb replacement is basically the same. This
procedure covers M996 and M996A1 spotlight bulb replacement for M996 and M996A1 vehicles.
(1)
Remove base (8) from wall socket (7).
(2)
Remove four screws (6) securing lens assembly (11) to base (8) and remove lens assembly (11).
(3)
Press light bulb (10) into socket (9), twist counterclockwise, and remove light bulb (10).
e.
Spotlight Bulb Installation.
(1)
Install light bulb (10) into socket (9), press in, and twist clockwise to secure.
(2)
Install base (8) on lens assembly (11) and secure with four screws (6).
(3)
Install base (8) into wall socket (7).
f.
Test Interior Lights Operation. Refer to para. 2-61.
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