TM 9-2320-279-20-2
Cab and Body Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
16-34. STOWAGE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M978).
This task covers:
a. Tool Stowage Box Removal
b. Tool Stowage Box Installation
c. Fuel Can Stowage Box Removal
d. Fuel Can Stowage Box Installation
e. Wheel Chock Stowage Box Removal
f. Wheel Chock Stowage Box Installation
g. Nozzle Stowage Box Removal
h. Nozzle Stowage Box Installation
i. Rear Stowage Box Removal
j. Rear Stowage Box Installation
k. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Models
Equipment Condition
M978
TM or Para
Condition Description
Test Equipment
TM 9-2320-279-10 Shut off engine.
None
TM 9-2320-279-10 If vehicle is equipped with
Special Tools
self-recovery winch, cable
must be removed from tie
None
down ring when removing
Supplies
rear stowage box.
Adhesive Sealant, Silicone RTV, General
Para 16-37
Stowage box fire extin-
Purpose, Item 4, Appendix C
guisher mount removed.
Personnel Required
Special Environmental Conditions
MOS 63S, Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic (2)
None
References
General Safety Instructions
None
None
a.
Tool and Stowage Box Removal.
(1)
Remove locknut (1), washer (2), and
screw (3) from mud flap (4) and stowage
box (5).
WARNING
Support stowage box when removing from
vehicle. Personal injury may result if
stowage box falls.
(2)
Soldier A supports stowage box (5) with
lifting device while Soldier B removes
four screws (6) and locknuts (7) from
stowage box and frame rail (8).
(3)
Remove stowage box (5) with lifting
device.
b.
Tool Stowage Box Installation.
(1)
Soldier A operates lifting device while
Soldier B positions stowage box (5) on
frame rail (8).
(2)
Install four screws (6) and locknuts (7)
on stowage box (5)
(3)
Install screw (3), washer (2), and
locknut (1) on mud flap (4).
Change 2
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