ARMY TM 5-6675-308-12
MARINE CORPS TM 08837A-12/1A
Finish the cleaning by using scrub brush, soap.
2-14. Installing PADS in
M973 Series Small Utility
water, and bucket obtained from shop supplies.
Support Vehicle (SUSV).
Rinse with clean water and dry.
a.
of Vehicle for PADS Installation.
Work should be performed in a heated, enclosed workshop
(4) PADS Cable Arrangement. Locate cable tie
free of grit, grime, dirt and dust. Ambient working
mounts for securing PADS cable assembly W102
temperature should be 15C (60F) or higher. All work to
install PADS will be performed in front car. Prepare vehicle
for installation as follows:
(a) Mark locations on vehicle, using chalk, for cable
(1)
. Winch is located in back seat
will be approximately 24 securing points
area on right-hand side. Remove as follows:
running up the right rear comer, across the top,
and down the left rear comer.)
Remove 16-mm diameter L-shaped retaining
(a)
(b) Obtain the epoxy adhesive and cable tiedown
pin from bottom of cradle that holds winch in
plates from the installation kit. Obtain a small
place.
container fur mixing adhesive, a sheet of medi-
um grit sandpaper, and masking tape from the
(b) Lift winch from cradle and stow in rear car
shop supplies.
with retaining pin.
(c) Open PADS battery box and remove belt
mark with sandpiper and dust the surface.
assembly and strap winch to cargo tiedown
Keep the surface clean and free of oil and
hooks.
grease.
(2) Removal of Right Rear Seat and Toolbox.
(d) Using small container and stirrer, mix enough
Remove as follows:
epoxy adhesive to fasten the tiedown plates at
(a) Deleted
the chalk markings. Apply epoxy adhesive to
both surfaces. Use masking tape to hold the
(b) Using 13-mm open end wrench, remove four
tiedown plates in place until epoxy hardens.
bolts and washers securing SUSV toolbox and
seat to the floor.
(5)
Remove
the door handle as follows:
(c) Place the four bolts and washers in plastic bag
and mark "Hardware for reinstalling toolbox.
(a)
Using a 10-mm open-end wrench, remove three
Use 13-mm open-end wrench." Tie bag and
bolts holding right rear door handle (bar).
stow in toolbox.
Remove handle.
(d) Clean oil and dirt from seat and toolbox.
(b) Place two bolts in a plastic bag and mark.
"Hardware for attaching right rear door handle.
(e) Stow seat and toolbox in rear car. Secure with
Use 10-mm open-end wrench." Tie bag and
belt assembly to tiedown points in floor well.
attach it with another tie the the handle.
(f) Remove rubber floor mat(s) from right rear side
(c) Place door handle with attached bag in SUSV
and stow in rear car.
toolbox.
(d) Replace remaining bolt in door lock mechanism
(3) Cleaning the Vehicle. Clean as follows:
(far right).
(a) Use diesel fuel solvent, or equivalent, and rags
from shop supplies to remove grease and oil
Rear Seat Belt. Remove seat
(6)
from rear compartment of front car where PADS
belt as follows:
will be installed. Clean mud and grime from
underside of vehicle in area of the four bolt holes
(a) Using 17-mm open-end wrench, remove two
which held the toolbox.
bolts and one locknut securing seat belt.
(b) Outboard bolt can be reached and removed from
inside the vehicle.
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