rear vehicle body (12).
a. Removal
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
12-118. TROOP/CARGO WINTERIZATION END CLOSURE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
M998, M998A1, M1038, M1038A1
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Tools
Equipment Condition
General mechanic’s tool kit:
• Rear reflector removed (para. 12-126).
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
• Rear composite light housing removed para. 12-127).
Materials/Parts
• Handle assembly removed (right end closure
only) (para. 12-123).
Twelve locknuts (Appendix G, Item 97)
• Antenna mounting bracket removed (right end
Personnel Required
closure only) (para. 12-125).
One mechanic
• Fuel can mounting bracket removed (left end
One assistant
closure only) (para. 12-124).
• Blackout/dome light wiring harness removed
(para. 12-105).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NOTE
Replacement instructions for left and right end closures are
basically the same. This procedure covers right end closure.
Remove seven screws (1) and clamping strip (9) from top cover assembly (5), channel (10), and right
end closure (6).
Remove three screws (2) and clamping strip (3) from top cover assembly (5), outside corner plate (4),
and right end closure (6).
Remove eight screws (8) and clamping strip (7) from top cover assembly (5), and right end closure (6).
Remove screw (14) from clamping strip (15), top cover assembly (5) and right end closure (6).
Remove eight nuts (11), capscrews (13), clamping strip (15), and top cover assembly (5) from right
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