11-33. RIGHT SIDE A-PILLAR ARMOR MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c.
Installation
b. Inspection
a. Removal
1.
Remove two capscrews (1) and washers (2) from A-pillar armor (7) and A-pillar (3).
1.1. Remove capscrew (6.1) from A-pillar armor (7) and A-pillar (3).
2.
Remove ten locknuts (4), capscrews (6), and A-pillar armor (7) from A-pillar (3). Discard locknuts
(4).
3.
Remove spacer plate (5), shim (5.2), and three washers (5.1) from A-pillar armor (7).
4.
Remove old adhesive completely from A-pillar armor (7), spacer plate (5), shim (5.2), and three
washers (5.1).
NOTE
• Apply adhesive to inboard side of shim.
• Ensure that all holes are aligned on installation.
1.
Apply adhesive to spacer plate (5), shim (5.2), and three washers (5.1), and position on A-pillar
armor (7).
1.1. Apply sealing compound to threads of capscrew (6.1), and install A-pillar armor (7) on A-pillar (3)
with capscrew (6.1). Tighten capscrew (6.1) to 35 lb-ft (47 N•m).
1.2. Apply sealing compound to threads of two capscrews (1), and install A-pillar armor (7) on
A-pillar (3) with two washers (2) and capscrews (1). Tighten capscrews (1) to 37 lb-ft (50 N•m).
2.
Install A-pillar armor (7) on A-pillar (3) with ten capscrews (6) and locknuts (4). Tighten
locknuts (4) to 35 lb-ft (47 N•m).
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
Ten 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
• Right front door and hinge removed (para. 11-2).
• Right rearview mirror removed
(para. 10-68).
• Right front underbody armor removed
(para. 11-38).
• A-pillar to rocker gap plate removed
(para. 11-35).
Maintenance Level
Unit
b. Inspection
Refer to para. 10-56 for plusnut inspection and replacement.
TM 9-2320-387-24-2
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Change 1
c. Installation
