12-132. FRONT RADIO RACK REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b.
Installation
a. Removal
1.
Remove two nut and lockwasher assemblies (8), screws (5), two clamps (6), and cables (7) from radio
rack (4). Discard nut and lockwasher assemblies (8).
2.
Remove two capscrews (1) and washers (2) from radio rack (4) and “A” beam (3).
NOTE
Perform steps 2.1 and 2.2 for vehicles with new configuration.
2.1.
Remove two locknuts (15) and washers (14) from radio rack (4) and two radio rack upper
brackets (13). Discard locknuts (15).
2.2.
Remove two locknuts (18), washers (17), capscrews (16), and radio rack (4) from two radio rack
mounting brackets (19) and remove radio rack (4). Discard locknuts (18).
3.
Remove two locknuts (12), washers (11), capscrews (9), and radio rack (4) from radio rack mounting
brackets (10). Discard locknuts (12).
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
All models except M996, M996A1, M997,
M997A1, M997A2, M1037, M1042, M1097,
M1097A1, M1097A2, M1123
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Antiseize compound (Appendix C, Item 13)
Six locknuts (Appendix G, Item 106)
Two nut and lockwasher assemblies
(Appendix G, Item 146)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
• Headphone mounting bracket removed
(para. 12-142).
• Dual TSEC/KY-57 mounting bracket and control
switch bracket removed (para. 12-134) if installed.
• Auxiliary shelf removed (para. 12-131) if installed.
M966, M966A1, M1036, M1045, M1045A1,
M1045A2, M1046, M1046A1, M1121 only:
• Vehicle power conditioner (VPC) mounting
bracket removed (para. 11-66).
• Field glasses bracket removed (para. 11-69).
b. Installation
1.
Install radio rack (4) on radio rack mounting brackets (10) with two capscrews (9), washers (11), and
locknuts (12). Tighten locknuts (12) to 8-10 lb-ft (11-14 N•m).
NOTE
Perform steps 1.1 and 1.2 for vehicles with new configuration.
1.1.
Install radio rack (4) on two radio rack mounting brackets (19) with capscrews (16), washers (17),
and locknuts (18). Tighten locknuts (18) to 8-10 lb-ft (11-14 N•m).
1.2.
Install radio rack (4) on two radio rack upper brackets (13) with washers (14) and locknuts (15).
Tighten locknuts (15) to 8-10 lb-ft (11-14 N•m).
2.
Install radio rack (4) on “A” beam (3) with two washers (2) and capscrews (1). Tighten capscrews (1)
to 6 lb-ft (8 N•m).
3.
Install cables (7) and two clamps (6) on radio rack (4) with two screws (5) and nut and lockwasher
assemblies (8).
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
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