TM 5-6115-434-12
Note
Tag or otherwise identify all connectors, terminals, and electrical leads for aid at assembly. Note routing of
harness assemblies and location and orientation of clamps for aid at assembly.
b. Cleaning and inspection.
(1)
Clean wiring harness assemblies with filtered compressed air or wipe with a clean rag moistened with an
approved cleaning solvent.
(2)
Visually inspect for burned, bent, loose, corroded, or otherwise damaged connector pins and terminals.
Inspect wiring for breaks, loose connections, or otherwise obvious damage. Inspect insulation for burns, chafing, and
deterioration. Replace all damaged parts.
c.
Repair. Replace damaged wires, terminals, connectors, and receptacles by unsoldering connections, installing
replacement part and soldering in accordance with Military Specification MIL 6872 using Sn 60 solder that conforms to
Federal Specification QQ-S-571.
Note
Refer to figures 1-17 through 1-20 for wire connection points and routing.
d.
Test. Check continuity of wires and connections using a multimeter or continuity light. Continuity shall be
indicated through individual wires and connections.
e.
Installation. Install wiring harness assemblies in reverse order of. removal procedures.
3-55. Instrument Panel Assembly (fig. 3-16)
Warning
Electrical power shall be shut off prior to maintenance on electrical components.
Note
Access to the component parts of the instrument panel is obtained by removing sixteen bolts
and sixteen washers from the perimeter of the panel. Extend the upper part of panel outward
with the lower part of panel resting on the lower recessed edge of the panel frame without a
strain on the wiring harness.
a.
Panel Meter (M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8).
(1)
Removal. Tag and disconnect electrical connections to meter. Remove three nuts, six washers, and three
screws from meter. Remove meter and gasket from panel.
(2)
Cleaning and inspection.
(a)
Clean meter with filtered compressed air or wipe with a clean rag moistened with an approved
cleaning solvent.
(b)
Visually inspect meter for corrosion, cracked case, cracked glass, damaged threads or other
evidence of damage.
(3)
Installation Install in reverse order of removal procedures.
b.
Exhaust Gas Temperature Indicator (M9).
(1)
Removal. Tag and disconnect electrical connections and resistor assembly to indicator. Remove four
screws and four washers from meter. Remove meter and gasket from panel.
(2)
Cleaning and inspection.
(a)
Clean indicator with filtered compressed air or wipe with a clean rag moistened with an approved
cleaning solvent.
(b)
Visually inspect indicator for corrosion, cracked case, cracked glass, damaged threads or other
evidence of damage.
(3)
Installation. Install in reverse order of removal procedures.
c.
Lamp Assembly (DS1, DS2, DS$, DS4, DS5, DS7, DS8, DS12, DS1S, DS14, DS15, DS16, DS19, DS23).
(1)
Removal Tag and disconnect electrical connections to lamp assembly. Remove nut and washer attaching
lamp assembly to panel. Remove lamp assembly from panel.
(2)
Cleaning and inspection.
(a)
Clean lamp assembly with filtered compressed air and electricians brush or wipe with a clean rag
moistened with an approved cleaning solvent.
(b)
Visually inspect lamp assembly for corrosion, cracks, damaged threads or other evidence of
damage.
(3)
Installation. Install in reverse order of removal procedures.
d.
Toggle Switch (S1, S2, S3, S6, S7, S8, S9, S29, S30).
(1)
Removal. Tag and disconnect electrical connections to switch. Remove nut and washer attaching switch
to panel. Remove switch and boot from panel.
(2)
Cleaning and inspection.
(a)
Clean switch with filtered compressed air or wipe with a clean rag lightly moistened with an approved
cleaning solvent.
(b)
Visually inspect switch for corrosion, cracks, damaged threads or other evidence of damage.
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