11-45. C-PILLAR TOP ARMOR MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
NOTE
Mark location of capscrews for installation.
1.
Remove three locknuts (4) and capscrews (3) securing C-pillar top armor (2) to cargo shell (8).
Discard locknuts (4).
2.
Remove three locknuts (15) and capscrews (9) from cargo shell (8) and C-pillar top armor (2).
Discard locknuts (15).
3.
Remove two capscrews (1) and bracket (6) from C-pillar top armor (2) and header assembly (5).
4.
Remove two capscrews (19) and plate (11) from C-pillar (10).
5.
Remove two locknuts (12), capscrews (16), shim (14), and C-pillar top armor (2) from bracket (13).
Discard locknuts (12).
6.
Remove four capscrews (17) and bracket (13) from C-pillar (10).
Refer to para. 10-56 for plusnut inspection and replacement.
NOTE
• Apply sealing compound on capscrews in steps 1, 3, and 6.
• If bracket is being replaced, drill two 9/32-in. (7.1 mm) diameter
holes from C-pillar top armor to bracket.
1.
Install bracket (13) on C-pillar (10) with four capscrews (17). Tighten capscrews (17)
to 68-82 lb-in. (8-9 N•m).
2.
Install C-pillar top armor (2) and shim (14) on bracket (13) with two capscrews (16) and
locknuts (12). Tighten capscrews (16) to 10 lb-ft (14 N•m).
3.
Install C-pillar top armor (2) and bracket (6) on header assembly (5) with two capscrews (1).
Tighten capscrews (1) to 10 lb-ft (14 N•m).
4.
Install C-pillar top armor (2) on cargo shell (8) with three capscrews (3) and locknuts (4). Tighten
capscrews (3) to 10 lb-ft (14 N•m).
5.
Install C-pillar top armor (2) on cargo shell (8) with three capscrews (9) and locknuts (15). Tighten
capscrews (9) to 10 lb-ft (14 N•m).
c. Installation
b. Inspection
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)
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 178)
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 170)
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 72.1)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
• C-pillar bottom left side armor removed
(para. 11-46).
• Condenser fan access panel removed (para. 11-86).
Maintenance Level
Unit
TM 9-2320-387-24-2
11-92
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