TM 9-2320-280-20-2
4-92. REAR STEPS BLACKOUT SWITCH REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Equipment Condition
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Rear steps lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10).
Materials/Parts
Battery ground cable disconnected
(para. 4-73).
Lockwasher (Appendix G, Item 111)
NOTE
Prior to removal, tag leads for installation.
a. Removal
1. Remove three screws (1) and cover (2) from body (3) and bracket (5).
2. Remove grommet (4) from body (3).
3. Remove nut (11), lockwasher (10), and light switch (6) from bracket (5) and remove adjusting nut (12).
Discard lockwasher (10).
4. Pull light switch leads (7) through hole in body (3).
5. Disconnect light switch leads (7) from harness leads 791C (8) and 791D (9). Remove light switch (6).
b. Installation
1. Connect light switch leads (7) to harness leads 791C (8) and 791D (9). Push through body (3).
2. Install grommet (4) in body (3).
3. Position adjusting nut (12) on switch (6) about halfway out on threads. Install switch (6) to
bracket (5) with lockwasher (10) and nut (11).
4. Slowly raise rear steps to latched position while listening for switch (6) to “click”. If necessary, adjust
switch (6) in or out to ensure switch (6) clicks (closed) when steps are in raised and latched position.
5. Install cover (2) to body (3) and bracket (5) with three screws (1).
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