TM 9-2320-362-14&P
4-18. EES KIT INSTALLATION (Cont’d)
ii. Ladder Mount Installation
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Remove two plastic cap plugs (1) from wheelhouse (6).
Using ladder retaining bracket (4) as a template, align two holes
in ladder retaining bracket (4) with two holes in wheelhouse (6).
Determine center of third hole (5) and remove ladder retaining
bracket (4).
WARNING
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When drilling, be sure to wear goggles for eye
protection or injury to personnel may occur.
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Avoid skin contact with paint, primer, remover,
and thinner particularly if there are cuts or
open wounds on the hand.
Failure to do so
could result in serious injury.
Using 9/32-inch drill bit, drill hole (5) in wheelhouse (6).
Secure ladder retaining bracket (4) to wheelhouse (6) with
screws (2), washers (3), and self-locking nuts (15).
Install ladder strap assembly (10) to ladder strap bracket (13) and
secure with screws (14) and nuts (12).
Remove two screws (11), washers (8), and self-locking nuts (7) that
secure tailgate bracket (9) to wheelhouse (6). Remove tailgate
bracket (9) and retain screws (11), washers (8), and self-locking
nuts (7),
Place ladder strap bracket (13) over tailgate bracket (9).
Secure
with two screws (11), washers (8), and self-locking nuts (7).
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