TM 9-2320-280-20-3
10-105. “C” PILLAR REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS INSTALLATION
This task covers:
Installation
lNITIAL SETUP:
Manual Reference
General mechanic’s tool kit
TM 9-2320-280-10
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Materials/Parts
TM 43-0139
Two brackets (Appendix D, Fig. D-89)
Equipment Condition
Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 95)
Soft top removed as required (TM 9-2320-280-10).
Eight rivets (Appendix G, Item 200)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
NOTE
l The following procedure can be performed to prevent fatigue
cracking of the “C” pillar mount brackets. Installation is at
commander’s discretion.
s For instructions on replacement of rivets, refer to para. 10-66.
Using 0.187-inch drill bit, remove rivet (5) from wheelhousing (4).
Scribe two reference lines (3) on “C” pillar (2).
Align reinforcement bracket (1) with reference lines (3) on “C” pillar (2).
Scribe hole location (5) on wheelhousing (4) onto reinforcement bracket (1).
Using reinforcement bracket as template, drill four 0.187-inch diameter holes through reinforcement
bracket (1) and “C” pillar (2). Remove bracket (1).
Using 0.281-inch drill bit, enlarge hole (5) in wheelhousing (4).
Using hole location marked in step 4, drill 0.281-inch diameter hole in reinforcement bracket (1).
Spot paint reinforcement bracket (refer to TM 43-0139).
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