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CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 5 OF 6

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INSTALL/REMOVE MINE ARMOR KIT (M113A3 ONLY) — Continued

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WARNING

Personnel can be killed or injured by a falling 800 lb (363 kg) mine armor plate. Use a forklift

or mechanical lifting device capable of lifting 800 lb (363 kg) to support hull mine armor plate

for removal. Verify that armor plate is properly supported before reaching under to remove

hardened washers and screws.

2.

Remove three screws (14) and hardened washers (15) from front slope of mine armor plate (2).

3.

Remove eight screws (5) and hardened washers (4) from mine armor plate (2).

4.

Have helper assist in removing the mine armor plate from under the vehicle.

5.

Place mine armor plate on blocks of wood or in a container to stow and return to supply.

6.

Remove three spacers (16) and eight spacers (3) from top of mine armor plate. Secure spacers using a tie strap and

securetotheminearmorplateontop

.

7.

Install 14 protective plugs (17) in threaded inserts (18).

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