11-44. B-PILLAR ARMOR REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
NOTE
Replacement procedures for left and right B-pillar armor are
basically the same. This procedure covers left side B-pillar armor.
NOTE
For replacement of rivets, refer to para. 10-56.
1.
Remove two rivets (15) from B-pillar armor (1) and B-pillar back-up armor (2).
NOTE
Rifle mount bracket is used on right side B-pillar armor in place
of shims.
2.
Remove three locknuts (9), washers (10), shims (11) and (11.1), and three capscrews (16) from
armor (1) and bracket (8). Discard locknuts (9).
3.
Remove two locknuts (4), capscrews (17), and B-pillar armor (1) from B-pillar back-up armor (2).
Discard locknuts (4).
4.
Remove any adhesive from B-pillar armor (1) and B-pillar back-up armor (2).
5.
Remove three locknuts (5), capscrews (3), shims (6), and B-pillar back-up armor (2) from header (7)
and body (12). Discard locknuts (5).
NOTE
Perform step 6 if spacer is damaged.
6.
Remove two rivets (14) and spacer (13) from body (12).
NOTE
Perform step 1 if spacer was removed.
1.
Install spacer (13) on body (12) with two rivets (14).
2.
Install B-pillar back-up armor (2) and shims (6) on body (12) and header (7) with three capscrews (3)
and locknuts (5). Tighten capscrews (3) to 5 lb-ft (7 N•m).
b. Installation
a. Removal
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)
Riveter tool kit (Appendix B, Item 123)
Materials/Parts
Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 4)
Two rivets (Appendix G, Item 353
Two rivets (Appendix G, Item 358)
Eight locknuts (Appendix G, Item 176)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Rear door and hinge removed (para. 11-2.1).
Maintenance Level
Unit
TM 9-2320-387-24-2
11-90
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