TM 5-2420-230-24-1
12-23. GAUGE/DASH PANEL REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
c. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Equipment Conditions
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Vehicle positioned on level
Tools and Special Tools
ground.
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
Parking brake applied.
Engine shut OFF.
Materials/Parts
Tags, identification, Item 63, Appendix C
Electrical master switch OFF.
Ties, cable, Item 68, Appendix C
"Do Not Operate" tag attached
to ignition switch.
Personnel Required
Inclinometer and bracket
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
removed (center dash panel
only).
References
None
Drawings Required
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 71
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 72
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 73
Estimated Time to Complete
Refer to MAC in Appendix B
a. Removal.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or tools contact positive electrical
circuits, a direct short may result. Damage to equipment and injury or death to personnel may occur.
NOTE
Tag all wires and note their positions before removal.
Remove cable ties as necessary.
Ensure all wires are disconnected and cleared before removal.
All gauges are removed and installed the same way.
Instrument panel gauges are either electrically operated or mechanically operated. Removal and
installation procedures are the same for either type.
(1)
Remove screws and washers securing instrument panel.
(2)
Carefully lift instrument panel to gain access to gauges.
(2.1) Remove insulating sheet if present.
(3)
Remove gauge electrical connections.
(4)
Remove gauge mechanical connections (if applicable).
(5)
From rear of instrument panel, remove gauge locking device.
(6)
Remove gauge from front of instrument panel.
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