TM-9-2320-280-10 HMMWV Operator Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-280-10 2-49. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR-MAN CARGO AREA SOFT TOP ENCLOSURE NOTE • For ease of installation, soft top components should be installed when temperatures are above 72°F (22°C). • To prevent seams from leaking, coat with adhesive as needed (refer to appendix D, item 1). CAUTION Remove any accumulation of rain, snow, and ice from the cargo cover as soon as possible. Failure to do so could result in damage to the cargo cover assembly. If the vehicle is to be parked for a long period of time, the cargo cover can be removed. The decision whether or not to remove the cover should be based on the length of time the vehicle is to be parked and the expected weather conditions. a. Removal of Cargo Enclosure. (1) Unfasten hook and loop attachment (3) securing cargo cover (6) to cab roof (2) at "C" pillar (8). (2) Unfasten eyelets (5) from turnbuttons (4) on "C" pillar (8), front bow (1), and rear bow (7). (3) Detach straps (9) from footman loops (11) by depressing locking tabs (12) and loosening straps (9). Remove grommets (10) from footman loops (11). (4) Remove cargo cover (6). b. Removal of Bows. NOTE If bows are broken or bent, reinforce 3/64 in. (1.2 mm) thick bow walls with steel rod NSN 9510-00-596-2063. Reinforce 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) bows with steel rod NSN 9510-00-596-2066. (1) Depress locking tabs (14) and unhook straps (13) from footman loops (15 (2) Remove capscrews (19) securing longitudinal bow (20) to front bow (1) and rear bow (7). Remove longitudinal bow (20). (3) Remove four snaprings (17) and pivot pins (16) securing front bow (1) an rear bow (7) to pivot brackets (18). Remove bows (1) and (7). 2-178