Install armored air cleaner as follows (CONT)

TB 9-2300-378-14

NOTE

Perform steps h through x to both left and right sides of

tank.

(h) Place fender extension 11659711-1 (lt) or 11659711-2 (rt) in position (view F).

(i) Secure fender to side of armored air cleaner using four new bolts MS35764-

1289 and new flat washers MS27183-14. B e f o r e installation apply primer

MIL-S-46163, Grade F, and sealing compound MIL-S-46163 Type I, Grade L to

bolt threads. Use two to three drops of sealing compound per bolt. Torque

the four bolts to 25 lb-ft (34 (Nm) lubricated.

( j ) Secure fender to outer support bracket on outrigger number 3 using new

locknut MS51988-7 and new flat washer 11654843.

( k ) Secure fender to outer support bracket on outrigger number 4 and fender

reinforcing angle using new locknut MS51988-7, new flat washer 11654843,

new screw MS90725-62, new flat washer 11654843, new flat washer MS27l83-

14, new lockwasher MS35338-46, and new nut MS51967-8.

( l ) Remove tape from intake hose (view G). Connect hose to inlet elbow and

secure with clamp MS21920-61R or 8711309 (view H).

(m) Remove tape from outlet hose (view G). Connect hose to outlet elbow and

secure with clamp MS35842-16 or 8711310 (view I). Ensure that clamps are

tight.

(n) Connect electrical connector to blower motor lead (view H).

NOTE

Vehicles being retrofitted with top loading armored air

c l e a n e r s may or may not utilize positive venting systems

f r o m the air cleaner to the final drive (left side) or air

cleaner to fuel tank (right side).

( o ) If vehicle has fuel tank to air cleaner vent hose and/or final drive to air

cleaner vent line then connect fuel tank vent hose to right side air cleaner

outlet elbow and check valve (view J). Connect final drive vent line to left

side air cleaner inlet elbow (view K).

(p) Position front stowage box between outriggers 2 and 3.

NOTE

If a gap exists between the stowage box base plates and the outriggers,

use up to three plates 8705499, as shims, to eliminate gap.

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