Front Panel Repair.

TM 32-5865-218-24&P

(4)

Replace front panel in accordance with paragraph 5-12b.

To replace a rivet(s) on the unit, proceed as

ab. Riveting.

follows:

When replacing a rivet, use caution to avoid damage to

other components while drilling or using a punch and

hammer.

(1)

Remove covers and components as required to gain access to

(Refer to paragraph 5-12 for

rivet(s) to be replaced.

removal procedures).

(2)

Center punch the rivet head of rivet to be replaced.

Place cloth under rivet being drilled to prevent metal

(3)

shavings from falling into chassis.

Using a drill smaller than the diameter of the rivet,

(4)

drill out the center of rivet head to be replaced.

(5)

Increase the size of the drill to rivet size or a size

slightly smaller than rivet size, and again drill out

Rivet head should fall off at this point. If

rivet head.

not, position a punch or similar tool against the rivet

head and carefully drive it out with a hammer.

Using a punch and a hammer, punch out the remainder of

(6)

the rivet to be replaced.

Obtain and install appropriate size rivet. Using the

(7)

riveter and appropriate size head, install the replacement

rivet.

ac. Front Panel Repair.

(1)

Remove front panel (3) in accordance with paragraph

12b.

(2)

Remove and replace or repair a defective top (73) or

bottom (84) angle in accordance with paragraph 5-12ab.

Remove and replace a self-locking nut plate (75) on a top

(3)

(73) or bottom (84) angle in accordance with paragraph

5-12ab.

Replace front panel (3) in accordance with paragraph

(4)

5-12b.

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