TM-9-2320-280-34

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1996

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LEFT FRONT FLOOR PANEL REPAIR (Co n

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7.

Position insert panel (2), with arrow facing down and toward front of vehicle, to underside of left

front floor panel (1).

8.

Obtain a minimum clearance of 0.10 in. between edges of insert panel (2) and left front floor panel (1).

9.

Remove insert panel (2).

1.

Position metal strip A (3), with arrow facing up and left, on insert panel (2). Align reference lines (5)

and (4) with edges of metal strip A (3).

2.

Using metal strip A (3) as a template, locate, mark, and drill thirteen 0.187-in. diameter holes

through insert panel (2).

3.

Apply approximately 0.125-in. thickness of adhesive sealant to shaded surface of insert panel (2)

and metal strip A (3).

4.

Install metal strip A (3) on insert panel (2) with thirteen rivets (6).

5.

Remove adhesive residue and clean edges of metal strip A (3) and insert panel (2).

d. Metal Strip A and Insert Panel Assembly