TM 10-5410-224-14
REPAIR OF FOLDOUT ROOF PANELS
sure that the new panel meets the requirements of
8-1. Description.
Brunswick drawings. If a part attached to a
The description of the foldout roof panels is
foldout roof panel is damaged, remove and replace
contained in paragraph 3-21.
the damaged part as follows:
8-2. Removal.
(1) Removal and replacement of strike cup
Most foldout roof panel repairs can be ac-
complished without removing the panel from the
proceed as follows:
shelter. Therefore, do not remove the foldout roof
(a) Remove three rivets (4) to detach strike
panel unless it is absolutely necessary.
cup (5).
NOTE
8-3. Cleaning.
Refer to paragraph 4-7 for rivet removal and
Use a clean, soft bristle brush to remove dust,
replacement procedure.
dirt, and lint from all parts and surfaces of the
(b) Replace strike cup (5) by securing to
foldout roof panels. Wash roof with soap and
foldout roof panel using three rivets (4).
water, and a sponge or soft cloth.
(2) Removal and replacement of strut yoke
8-4. Inspection and Repair.
a. Inspection. Inspection of the foldout roof
and strut yoke (12), proceed as follows:
panels is accomplished by performing the following
(a) Remove support strut (3) from strut
procedure:
yoke (12) by removing pin (2).
(1) Perform inspection procedure of paragraph
(b) Remove screw (11) to detach strut yoke
(12).
(2) Check strike cups and support strut
(c) Replace strut yoke (12) by securing to
brackets for security of attachment.
strut support (15) using screw (11).
b. Repair, If a foldout roof panel has minor
(d) Replace support strut (3) by securing to
structural damage, repair the panel in accordance
strut yoke using pin (2).
with procedures given in paragraph 3-16. If a panel
has major damage, replace the entire panel making
