TM 9-2320-387-24-2
11-58
Change 1
11-32. LEFT SIDE A-PILLAR ARMOR MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c.
Installation
b. Inspection
a. Removal
1.
Remove two capscrews (4) and washers (3) from A-pillar armor (6) and A-pillar (2).
2.
Remove twelve locknuts (1), capscrews (5), and A-pillar armor (6) from A-pillar (2) and footwell
armor (7). Discard locknuts (1).
3.
Remove spacer plate (6.1), shim (4.1), and two washers (4.2) from A-pillar armor (6).
4.
Remove old adhesive completely from A-pillar armor (6), spacer plate (6.1), shim (4.1), and two
washers (4.2).
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M1114
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Twelve locknuts (Appendix G, Item 169)
Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 2.1)
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 72.1)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
• Left front door and hinge removed (para. 11-2).
• Driver’s rearview mirror bracket removed
(para. 10-69).
• Left front underbody armor removed
(para. 11-36).
• A-pillar to rocker gap plate removed
(para. 11-34).
Maintenance Level
Unit
b. Inspection
Refer to para. 10-56 for plusnut inspection and replacement.
c. Installation
NOTE
• Apply adhesive to inboard side of shim.
• Ensure that all holes are aligned on installation.
1.
Apply adhesive to spacer plate (6.1), shim (4.1), and two washers (4.2), and position on A-pillar
armor (6).
2.
Apply sealing compound to threads of two capscrews (4), and install A-pillar armor (6) on
A-pillar (2) with two washers (3) and capscrews (4). Tighten capscrews (4) to 37 lb-ft (50 N•m).
3.
Secure A-pillar armor (6) to A-pillar (2) and footwell armor (7) with twelve capscrews (5) and
locknuts (1). Tighten locknuts (1) to 35 lb-ft (47 N•m).
