TM 9-2320-361-20 12-55. TANK BODIES FRONT SPLASH GUARD REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS M49A2C, M50A2, M50A3 MATERIALS/PARTS Nine locknuts (M49A2C, M50A3) Seven locknuts (M50A2) REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20P EQUIPMENT CONDITION Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep fire extinguisher nearby when working on fuel tank trucks. WARNING Do not perform this procedure while smoking or within 50 feet of sparks or open flame. Fuel is flammable and can explode easily, causing injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment. NOTE Left and right front splash guards are replaced the same way, except for two additional screws on the left side pioneer tool bracket of the M49A2C and M50A3 vehicles. a. Removal 1. Remove two locknuts (8) and screws (9) from braces (7) and splash guard (10). Discard locknuts (8). 2. Remove two locknuts (6), screws (5), and two braces (7) from frame (4). Discard locknuts (6). NOTE Perform step 3 on left side of M49A2C and M50A3 vehicles. 3. Remove two locknuts (13) and screws (1) from pioneer tool bracket (12) and splash guard (10). Discard locknuts (13). 4. Remove three locknuts (11), screws (3), and splash guard (10) from frame (2). Discard locknuts (11). b. Installation 1. Install splash guard (10) on frame (2) with three screws (3) and new locknuts (11). NOTE Perform step 2 on left side of M49A2C and M50A3 vehicles. 2. Install pioneer tool bracket (12) on splash guard (10) with two screws (1) and new locknuts (13). 3. Install two braces (7) on frame (4) with two screws (5) and new locknuts (6). 4. Install two braces (7) on splash guard (10) with two screws (9) and new locknuts (8). 12-90