11-49.9. WEAPON STATION HATCH LATCH REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
a. Removal
Remove capscrew (2), washer (1), hatch latch (5), and spacer (4) from weapon station (3).
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M1151
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
b. Installation
Install spacer (4) and hatch latch (5) on weapon station (3) with washer (1) and capscrew (2). Tighten
capscrew (2) to 37 lb-ft (50 N
•
m).
SMI 9-2320-387-14&P-1
Change 4
11-98.11
NOTE
• Procedures for replacing the three hatch latches are basically
the same, except the hatch latch opposite the backrest side of
weapon station has a spacer. This procedure covers the hatch
latch with spacer.
• To increase latch tension, 3/8-in. (9.5 mm) flat washers may be
added between bottom of weapon station and any of the three
hatch latches.