TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-41. TAILGATE ARMOR PLATE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Materials/Parts
All models except M996, M996A1, M997,
Nine lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 110)
M997A1, M997A2, M998, M998A1, M1035,
Sound dampener (Appendix G, Item 229)
M1035A1, M1035A2, M1037, M1038,
M1038A1, M1042, M1097, M1097A1,
Manual References
M1097A2
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Equipment Condition
Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10).
1. Remove nine capscrews (3), lockwashers (2), armor plate (1), and sound dampener (4) from
tailgate (5). Discard lockwashers (2) and sound dampener (4).
2. Clean armor plate (1) to remove adhesive.
1. Peel paper backing (6) from sound dampener (4) and install sound dampener (4) on armor plate (1).
2. Install armor plate (1) on tailgate (5) with nine loclwashers (2) and capscrews (3). Tighten
capscrews (3) to 6 lb-ft (8 Nom).
FOLLOW-ON TASK: Raise and secure tailgate (TM 9-2320-280-10).
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