TM-9-1200-215-34&P Technical Manual for M109 Automatic Fire Control System (AFCS) Download
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TM 9–1200–215–34&P 4–22 4–20. SPRING LA TCH ASSEMBL Y DESCRIPTION This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP Tools: Tool Kit, JTK–17LAL (item 34, Appendix E) Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s (item 42, Appendix E) Materials/Parts: Self–locking Screw (item 7, Appendix F) Equipment Condition: Bottom cover removed; if not, remove bottom covers in accordance with paragraph 4–13 Personnel Required: One MOS 35Y a. REMOVAL CAUTION ESD SENSITIVE • The PDIU contains ESD sensitive components. Wear a protective ESD wrist strap whenever handling components. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment. • Damage to RFI/EMI contact strip may occur. Do not slide cover off of housing. Pick cover straight up. 1. Attach ESD grounding strap to wrist and ground to ensure ESD protection. 2. Open two spring latch assemblies (1) at connector P5 (2). 3. Unplug connector P5 (2) from connector J8 (3). 4. Remove self–locking screw (4) securing damaged spring latch assembly (1) and connector J8 (3) to PDIU housing (5). Discard self–locking screw. 5. Remove damaged spring latch assembly (1) from connector J8 (3). Change 1 1 4 5 3 2