TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-387-24-2 1 O-93. SOFT TOP REPAIR This taskcovers: a. Inspection and Cleaning b. Soft Top MaterialRepair c. Soft Top Window Repair d. Soft Top Window Zipper Repair (Temporary) INITIAL SETUP: ApplicableModels Ml113 Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Materials/Parts ‘Iwo plastic sheets (Appendix D, Figure D-100) Materials/Parts (Cont’d) Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 4) Hook and pile material tape (Appendix C, Item 79) Manual Reference TM 9-2320-387-24P Maintenance Level Unit a. Inspection and Cleaning 1. Inspect soft top doors and top for pin holes and leaks around the seam areas. 2. Clean area to be sealed on the outer side of canvas with soapy water solution and stiff brush. Allow to dry. b. Soft Top MaterialRepair 1. Apply adhesive to cleaned area where leak occurred. Ensure adhesive is pressed into stitching of seams. 2. Allow 20 minutes for adhesive to cure. c. Soft Top Window Repair NOTE The use of pressure-sensitive, adhesive-coated plastic sheets for temporary repair of small window cracks and holes should only be utilized if it does not hinder operator’s vision. If damaged area is large enough so that plastic sheets will hinder operator’s vision, door assembly should be replaced. 1. Ensure damaged area of window (1) is clean and dry. 2. Peel backing off plastic sheet (2) and apply to damaged area of window (1). 3. Peel backing off plastic sheet (3) and apply to other side of damaged area of window (1). lo-156