10-48.1. THREE POINT SEATBELT MAINTENANCE (M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1,
AND M997A2)
1.
Remove capscrew (4), buckle assembly (3), and washer (2) from bracket (1).
2.
Remove capscrew (8), connector assembly (5), and washer (7) from body (6).
3.
Remove capscrew (9), D-ring (11), and washer (10) from bulkhead (12).
4.
Remove capscrew (16), retractor (15), and washer (14) from bracket (13).
This task covers:
a.
Seatbelt Removal
c.
Seatbelt Installation
b.
Seatbelt Bracket Inspection
a. Seatbelt Removal
WARNING
Seatbelts are to be replaced as a set. Failure to do this may cause
injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
NOTE
Left and right seatbelt maintenance procedures are basically the
same. This procedure covers the left seatbelt.
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Companion seat and battery box cover removed,
(companion seatbelt only) (para. 10-35).
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
10-80.2
Change 1
b. Seatbelt Bracket Inspection
Inspect brackets (1) and (13) for breaks, bends, or cracks. Replace if broken, bent, or cracked
(para. 10-49.1).
1.
Install washer (14) and retractor (15) on bracket (13) with capscrew (16). Tighten capscrew (16) to
35-40 lb-ft (47-54 N•m).
2.
Install washer (10) and D-ring (11) on bulkhead (12) with capscrew (9). Tighten capscrew (9) to
35-40 lb-ft (47-54 N•m).
3.
Install washer (7) and connector assembly (5) on body (6) with capscrew (8). Tighten capscrew (8) to
35-40 lb-ft (47-54 N•m).
4.
Install washer (2) and buckle assembly (3) on bracket (1) with capscrew (4). Tighten capscrew (4) to
35-40 lb-ft (47-54 N•m).
c. Seatbelt Installation
