12-132. FRONT RADIO RACK REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
All models except M996, M996A1, M997,
M997A1, M997A2, M1037, M1042, M1097,
M1097A1, M1097A2, M1123
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Antiseize compound (Appendix C, Item 13)
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 78)
Two plain-assembled nuts
(Appendix G, Item 201)
Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
• Headphone mounting bracket removed
(para. 12-142).
• Dual TSEC/KY-57 mounting bracket and control
switch bracket removed (para. 12-134) if installed.
• Auxiliary shelf removed (para. 12-131) if
installed.
M966, M966A1, M1036, M1045, M1045A1,
M1045A2, M1046, M1046A1, M1121 only:
• Vehicle power conditioner (VPC) mounting
bracket removed (para. 11-66).
• Field glasses bracket removed (para. 11-69).
1.
Remove two plain-assembled nuts (8), screws (5), two clamps (6), and cables (7) from radio rack (4).
Discard plain-assembled nuts (8).
2.
Remove two capscrews (1) and washers (2) from radio rack (4) and “A” beam (3).
NOTE
Perform steps 2.1 and 2.2 for vehicles with new configuration.
2.1.
Remove two locknuts (15) and washers (14) from radio rack (4) and two radio rack upper
brackets (13). Discard locknuts (15).
2.2.
Remove two locknuts (18), washers (17), capscrews (16), and radio rack (4) from two radio rack
mounting brackets (19) and remove radio rack (4). Discard locknuts (18).
3.
Remove two locknuts (12), washers (11), capscrews (9), and radio rack (4) from radio rack mounting
brackets (10). Discard locknuts (12).
1.
Install radio rack (4) on radio rack mounting brackets (10) with two capscrews (9), washers (11),
and locknuts (12). Tighten locknuts (12) to 8-10 lb-ft (11-14 N
•
m).
NOTE
Perform steps 1.1 and 1.2 for vehicles with new configuration.
1.1.
Install radio rack (4) on two radio rack mounting brackets (19) with capscrews (16), washers (17),
and locknuts (18). Tighten locknuts (18) to 8-10 lb-ft (11-14 N
•
m).
1.2.
Install radio rack (4) on two radio rack upper brackets (13) with washers (14) and locknuts (15).
Tighten locknuts (15) to 8-10 lb-ft (11-14 N
•
m).
2.
Install radio rack (4) on “A” beam (3) with two washers (2) and capscrews (1). Tighten capscrews (1)
to 6 lb-ft (8 N
•
m).
3.
Install cables (7) and two clamps (6) on radio rack (4) with two screws (5) and plain-assembled nuts (8).
b. Installation
a. Removal
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
12-204
Change 2