TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-148. SPINEBOARD MOUNTING BRACKET REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Materials/Parts
M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2
Two lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 108)
Manual References
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-24P
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
NOTE
The procedure for replacing the left and right spineboard mounting
brackets are basically the same for M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1,
and M997A2 ambulances. This procedure covers replacement of a
right spineboard bracket on M997, M997A1, and M997A2
ambulances.
1. Remove spineboard from stowage position.
2. Remove six screws (1), footman loops (3) and (6), and vertical strap assembly (4) from body (2).
3. Remove four screws (11), washers (10), washers (9), and two brackets (8) from body (2).
4. Remove two nuts (7), lockwashers (14), screws (13), footman loop (12), and horizontal strap assembly (5)
from bracket (8). Discard lockwashers (14).
1. Install horizontal strap assembly (5) and footman loop (12) on bracket (8) with two screws (13),
Iockwashers (14), and nuts (7).
2. Install two brackets (8) on body (2) with four screws (11), washers (10), and washers (9).
3. Install vertical strap (4), footman loop (6), and footman loop (3) on body (2) with six screws (1).
4. Install spineboard and adjust brackets (8) by loosening screws (11) and sliding brackets (8) so that
spineboard is held securely and tighten screws (11). Install and tighten strap assemblies (5) and (4)
on spineboard.
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