TM 5-3810-306-20
ENGINE HOOD REPLACEMENT
TOOLS: General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (5180-00-177-7033)
Lifting device (2 ton (1812 kg) capacity)
SUPPLIES:
Lockwashers (Item 15, Appendix C) (46 Required)
EQUIPMENT CONDITIONS: Disconnect ground cable at shunt. (Refer to page 8-109.)
Air cleaner piping removed. (Refer to page 5-2.)
Quick start assembly removed. (Refer to page 5-17.)
Coolant recovery tank removed. (Refer to page 7-2.)
Muffler and pipes attached to hood removed. (Refer to page 6-2.)
Battery cover door open.
Access panels behind battery compartment and tool box removed. (Refer to page 8-98.)
REMOVAL:
1.
REMOVE ENGINE HOOD.
a.
Remove six locknuts (1), flatwashers (3) and
nylon washers (2) securing engine hood to frame
side rails (4).
b.
Remove ten capscrews (14), lockwashers (15)
and flatwashers (16) securing side plates (9 and
17) under fenders.
c.
Through access hole in battery compartment,
remove three capscrews (14), lockwashers (15)
and flatwashers (16) securing side plate (9).
d.
Through access hole near tool box, remove
three capscrews (14), lockwashers (15) and
flatwashers (16) securing side plate (17).
e.
Lift off engine hood with a suitable lifting device.
f.
Remove twelve capscrews (10), lockwashers
(11) and flatwashers (12) securing rear grill (13)
to side plates (9 and 17). Remove rear grill (13).
g.
Remove eighteen capscrews (5), lockwashers
(6) and flatwashers (7) securing top plate (8) to
side plates (9 and 17). Remove top plate (8).
h.
Remove hood side access doors if necessary.
(Refer to page 5-11.) i. Discard all lockwashers.
INSTALLATION:
1.
INSTALL ENGINE HOOD.
a.
Install top plate (8) to side plates (9 and 17) and
secure with eighteen capscrews (5), new
lockwashers (6) and flatwashers (7).
b.
Position rear grill (13) on top and side plates and
secure using twelve capscrews (10), new
lockwashers (11) and flatwashers (12).
c.
Lift assembled hood with a suitable lifting device
into position on side frame rails (4). Align studs
on frame with mounting holes in hood.
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