REMOVAL - TB-9-2320-279-13-P-20086

TB 9-2320-279-13&P-2

UPPER BRUSH GUARD REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED

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REMOVAL

WARNING

Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use assistance during proce-

dure. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury to personnel.

NOTE

Upper brush guard cover weighs 27 lb (12 kg).

Disconnect blackout light (6) connector. Remove locknut (9), washer (10), bolt (7), washer (8), blackout light and

bracket assembly (6). Discard locknut.

Remove three locknuts (3), washers (2), bolts (1), washers (4), and upper brush guard cover (5). Discard locknuts.

Remove eight locknuts (14), washers (13), bolts (12), and washers (11) from bottom row of upper brush guard (15). Dis-

card locknuts.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use assistance during proce-

dure. Ensure that any lifting device used is in good condition and of suitable load capacity. Keep clear of

heavy parts supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to per-

sonnel.

NOTE

Upper brush guard weighs 131 lb (59 kg).

Attach sling and lifting device to upper brush guard (15).

NOTE

Leave two bolts (one on each end of upper brush guard) installed.

Remove four bolts (16) and washers (17) from top row of upper brush guard (15).

Install two threaded studs into two bolt holes where upper mounting bolts were removed.

While supporting upper brush guard (15) with sling and lifting device, remove remaining two bolts (16) and washers

(17).

Remove upper brush guard (15) from vehicle and place on flat surface.

Remove sling and lifting device from upper brush guard (15).

10.

Remove upper brush guard shim (18) from vehicle and place on flat surface.

11.

Remove two threaded studs from upper brush guard mounting holes.

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