TM 5-3810-306-20
Section IV. VEHICLE LIGHTS MAINTENANCE
BEACON LIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
TOOLS: General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (5180-00-177-7033)
SUPPLIES:
Lockwashers (Item 2, Appendix C) (2 Required)
Petroleum jelly (Item 42, Appendix C)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION:
Disconnect ground cable at shunt. (Refer to page 8-109.)
Cab acoustical foam removed in top rear of cab. (Refer to page 15-2.)
REMOVAL:
1.
REMOVE LENS (2).
a.
Pry open clip on retaining ring. Remove
retaining band (1).
B.
Lift off lens (2).
2.
INSPECT LENS (2) FOR DAMAGE. REPLACE AS
REQUIRED.
3.
INSPECT
TWO
BULBS
(3).
REPLACE
AS
REQUIRED.
a.
Inspect two bulbs (3) for damage. If damaged,
do step b.
b.
Pry up two retaining bands (4). Tag and
disconnect two wires (5) to bulb (3). Discard
bulb (3).
4.
REMOVE BASE ASSEMBLY (10).
a.
Tag and disconnect electrical wires (11).
b.
Remove
two
nuts
(7),
lockwashers
(8),
flatwashers (12) and screws (9) securing base
assembly (10) to cab. Discard lockwashers (8).
c.
Lift base assembly (10) from cab roof. Pull wires
(11) thru access hole.
5.
INSPECT PARTS FOR DAMAGE. REPLACE AS
REQUIRED.
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