Rear Window Replacement

TM 9-2320-363-34-1 · Chapter 10 — Body, Cab, Hood, and Hull Maintenance

This task covers: a. Removal b. Cleaning c. Inspection d. Installation

Tools and Special Equipment:                        General Safety Instructions:
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N05
Tool Kit, SC 4940-95-CL-A18                                        WARNING
Materials/Parts:                                          Wear protective gloves when
                                                          handling glass. Failure to do so
Compound, Sealing         Appendix B, Item 16             could result in injury to
                                                          personnel.
Personnel Required: (2)

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Illustration from TM 9-2320-363-34-1 (PDF page 735)

NOTE

If removing rear window glass only, perform steps 1 thru 3. If removing rear window glass and seal, perform steps 1 thru 5.

1. IF REAR WINDOW GLASS (1) IS CRACKED DUE TO ANY CAUSE OTHER THAN BEING HIT BY A FLYING OBJECT, MARK RUBBER EXTRUSION (2) AT LOCATION OF CRACK.

2. USING WINDSHIELD PICK, RELEASE LOCKING STRIP (3) FROM RUBBER EXTRUSION (2).

WARNING

Wear protective gloves when handling glass. Failure to do so could result in injury to personnel.

CAUTION

When handling glass, be careful not to nick or splinter edges Chipped edges could cause cracking later.

3. APPLY PRESSURE TO ONE EDGE OF REAR WINDOW GLASS (1) FROM INSIDE CAB (4). USING WINDSHIELD PICK, LIFT AND REMOVE REAR WINDOW GLASS (1) OUT OF RUBBER EXTRUSION (2).

4. REMOVE RUBBER EXTRUSION (2) FROM CAB (4).

5. REMOVE SEALING COMPOUND FROM BETWEEN ENDS OF RUBBER EXTRUSION (2).

Use general cleaning methods to clean all parts (page 2-30).

1. IF REAR WINDOW GLASS HAS BEEN REMOVED UNDER CRITERIA OUTLINED IN REMOVAL STEP 1, INSPECT CHANNEL OF RUBBER EXTRUSION WHERE MARKED FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS. INSPECT MOUNTING FLANGE OF CAB FOR IRREGULARITIES.

2. INSPECT ALL PARTS FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE.

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Illustration from TM 9-2320-363-34-1 (PDF page 736)

WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling glass, Failure to do so could result in injury to personnel. **CAUTION** When handling rear window glass, be careful not to nick or splinter edges. Chipped edges could cause cracking later. Do not use sealant around rear window glass. Sealing compounds are not needed and, if applied unevenly, can cause leaks resulting in water damage. **NOTE** If installing rear window glass only, perform steps 1 thru 4. If installing rear window glass and seal, perform steps 5 thru 7.

1. LUBRICATE REAR WINDOW CHANNEL OF RUBBER EXTRUSION (1) WITH SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION.

2. SLIDE REAR WINDOW GLASS (2) INTO WINDOW CHANNEL OF RUBBER EXTRUSION (1) AS FAR AS IT WILL GO WITHOUT FORCING.

3. USING WINDSHIELD PICK, ALTERNATE BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM OF REAR WINDOW GLASS (2) AND WORK RUBBER EXTRUSION (1) OVER EDGE OF REAR WINDOW GLASS (2).

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Illustration from TM 9-2320-363-34-1 (PDF page 737)

4. USING WINDSHIELD PICK, INSTALL LOCKING STRIP (3) IN RUBBER EXTRUSION (1).

5. WITH LOCKING STRIP (3) FACING OUT, INSTALL RUBBER EXTRUSION (1) OVER MOUNTING FLANGE (4) OF CAB (5).

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Illustration from TM 9-2320-363-34-1 (PDF page 738)

6. INSTALL SEALING COMPOUND ONLY AT POINT WHERE BOTH ENDS OF RUBBER EXTRUSION (1) MEET.

7. PERFORM STEPS 1 THRU 4.

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