a. Removal
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
12-119. TROOP/CARGO WINTERIZATION TOP COVER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Personnel Required
M998, M998A1, M1038, M1038A1
One mechanic
Tools
One assistant
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Manual References
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Adhesive spray (Appendix C, Item 8)
Air intake assembly removed (para. 12-97).
Adhesive sealant (Appendix C, Item 10)
Two seals (Appendix G, Item 220)
Two seals (Appendix G, Item 221)
Two seals (Appendix G, Item 222)
Two seals (Appendix G, Item 223)
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16.
Remove nut (2) and capscrew (1), from clamping strip (16), top cover assembly (5), seal (13), and left
rear fixed door (12).
Remove six nuts (14), capscrews (15), and clamping strip (16) from top cover assembly (5), seal (13),
and left rear fixed door (12).
Remove screw (9) from clamping strip (11), top cover assembly (5), seal (13), and left end closure (7).
Remove ten nuts (6), capscrews (10), and clamping strip (11) from top cover assembly (5), seal (13),
and left rear vehicle body (8).
Remove and discard seal (13).
Remove nut (19) and capscrew (22) from clamping strip (23), top cover assembly (5), seal (35), and
right rear fixed door (24).
Remove six nuts (18), capscrews (25), and clamping strip (23) from top cover assembly (5), seal (35),
and right rear fixed door (24).
Remove three screws (26), spring nuts (17), (if damaged) and plate assembly (27) from top cover
assembly (5), seal (35), fuel tank filler (28), and right rear vehicle body (32).
Remove screw (31) from clamping strip (29), top cover assembly (5), seal (35), and right end
closure (33).
Remove eight nuts (34), capscrews (30), clamping strip (29), top cover assembly (5), and seal (35)
from right rear vehicle body (32). Discard seal (35).
Remove sixteen screws (47), two clamping strips (46), and two seals (44) from rear end closure
assembly (45) and top cover (5). Discard seals (44).
Remove six screws (36), two clamping strips (37), seals (43), and outside corner plates (42) from rear end
closure assembly (45) and top cover (5). Discard seals (43).
Remove fourteen screws (39), two clamping strips (38), and seals (41) from channel (40), top
cover (5), and two rear end closure assemblies (45). Discard seals (41).
Detach eight fastener straps 3 from bow assemblies (4).
Detach top cover assembly fastener strip (21) from cab top cover strip (20).
Remove top cover assembly (5).
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