TAIL LIFT - LIGHT INSTALLATION

TM 5-5420-279-23

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This task covers:

a. Remove

b. Install

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Required

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's, Automotive (GMTK)

Materials Required

Thread locking compound, loctite 243

Equipment Conditions

Vehicle switched off and battery shutoff switch in the off position

Remove

(1)

Disconnect the light installation (1) harness at the chassis junction box.

(2)

Remove the ground cables connected to the side lights (2).

(3)

Note the position of and remove any clips or ties connecting the harness to the tail lift or

chassis.

(4)

If required remove the nuts (3), bolts (4) and washers (5) securing the light installation (1)

to the tail lift cross member (6).

NOTE

The fitting arrangement for all lights on the light installation (1) is the same as the side

lights (2).

(5)

If required remove the nuts (7), bolts (9) and washers (8) securing the side lights (2) to the

tail lift cross member (6).

(6)

Check the light installation (1) for damage and corrosion.

(7)

Check each tail light and side light (2) for damage.

(8)

Check the harness for damage.

(9)

Replace components as necessary.

Install

(1)

Fit the light installation (1) to the tail lift cross member (6).

(2)

Apply thread locking compound to the bolts (4 and 9).

(3)

Secure the light installation with the nuts (3), bolts (4) and washers (5).

(4)

Fit the side lights and seal (2) to the tail lift cross member (6) with the nuts (7), bolts (9) and

washers (8).