TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 3 Download

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TM 9-2320-280-20-3 12-186. UNDERBODY PROTECTION KIT REPLACEMENT (Cont’d) 12-302 Change 2 .WARNING. Fuel tank must be supported during removal and installation; failure to do so may cause damage to fuel tank or injury to personnel. Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this task near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death may result. 1. Drain fuel tank (1) (refer to para. 3-24). 2. Remove two nuts (6), four washers (2), two capscrews (3), and support straps (5) from upper straps (4). 3. Swing support straps (5) down and remove fuel tank shield (7). .WARNING. Fuel tank must be supported during removal and installation; failure to do so may cause damage to fuel tank or injury to personnel. Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this task near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death may result. 1. Position fuel tank shield (7) on fuel tank (1) and raise support straps (5). NOTE Maintain 0.50 in. (13mm) clearance between upper and lower straps when tightening locknuts. 2. Install support straps (5) to upper straps (4) with two capscrews (3), four washers (2), and two nuts (6). Tighten nuts (6) to 37 lb-ft (50 Nm). 3. Fill fuel tank (1) (refer to TM 9-2320-280-10). g. Fuel Tank Shield Installation f. Fuel Tank Shield Removal