TM-9-2320-280-10

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

JANUARY 1996

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TM 9-2320-280-10

d.

Cargo Shell Door Emergency Service.

NOTE

Should both ends of the cargo shell door open at the same

time, a safety catch built into the rear latch mechanism will

normally engage the rear strikers and prevent the door from

slinging forward.

Should this occur, procedures to reinstall the

door are provided in steps 1 through 8. If door has separated

from all four strikers, notify unit maintenance.

(1)

Inspect the rear latch mechanism and ensure the rear strikers (2) have engaged the safety catch (3).

(2)

Turn locking device (9), pull the cargo shell door forward latch (6) from inside the vehicle, and

completely raise door (5).

(3)

Release rear door latch locks (1), if locked.

(4)

Grasp raised door (5) from rear of vehicle with both hands and pull right side of door (5) straight

down.

A distinctive latching sound should be heard.

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