10-104. SOFT TOP REPAIR
This task covers:
a. Inspection and Cleaning
d.
Soft Top Window Zipper Repair (Temporary)
b. Soft Top Material Repair
e.
Soft Top Canvas Repair
c. Soft Top Window Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M998, M998A1, M1035, M1035A1, M1035A2,
M1037, M1038, M1038A1, M1042, M1097,
M1097A1, M1097A2, M1123
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 42)
Hook and pile material (Appendix C, Item 52)
Two plastic sheets (Appendix D, Figure D-64)
Green plastic canvas
(Appendix D, Figure D-114)
Six grommets (Appendix G, Item 52.2)
Six stud turnbuttons (Appendix G, Item 243.3)
Twelve clinch plate turnbuttons
(Appendix G, Item 243.2)
Manual Reference
FM 10-16
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Soft top enclosure removed, as required
(TM 9-2320-280-10).
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
Change 1
10-175
a. Inspection and Cleaning
1.
Inspect soft top doors and tops for pin holes and leaks around the seam areas.
2.
Using soapy water solution and stiff brush, clean area to be sealed on the outer side of the canvas.
Allow to dry.
1.
Apply sealing compound to cleaned area where leak occurred. Ensure sealing compound is pressed
into stitching of seams.
2.
Allow 20 minutes for sealing compound to cure.
b. Soft Top Material Repair
