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14 - 28 . AMBULANCE WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT (Cont' )
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7.
Loosen two jamnuts (2) from snubber (3) and bracket (1) and turn snubber (3) away from windshield
(4).
CAUTION
Ensure 4 in. by 4 in. wood block, 40 in. (1016 mm) long, is positioned
between jack and across top of body. Damage to equipment will
result, if wood block is not used.
8.
Using jack and wood blocks as shown, lift front end of ambulance body (6) approximately .75 in. (19
to provide clearance to remove windshield (4).
9.
Pull windshield (4) forward and lay across hood (7).
10.
Lower jack and wood block.
11.
Remove grommet (8) from 'A" beam (11).
NOTE
Prior to removal, tag leads for installation.
12.
Disconnect three windshield harness leads (9) from body harness leads (10) at bottom of wind-
shield (4). Remove windshield (4). Inspect seal (5) for damage. Replace if damaged.
13.
Remove two seals (13) and clean remains of seals (13) from extension (12).
NOTE
For instructions on replacement of rivets, refer to para. 22-7.
14.
Remove twelve rivets (14) and two extensions (12) from windshield (4) and remove extensions (12).
15.
Remove two seals (15) and clean remains of seals (15) from windshield (4).
16.
Remove nine capscrews (18) and three windshield frame front hinges (17) from windshield (4).
17.
Remove two seals (16) and clean remains of seals (16) from windshield (4).
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Installation
1. Peel paper backing from two seals (16) and install seals (16) on windshield (4).
2. Install three front hinges (17) on windshield (4) with nine capscrews (18). Tighten capscrews (18) to
15 lb-ft (20 N.m).
3. Peel paper backing from two seals (15) and install seals (15) to windshield (4).
4. Install two extensions (12) on windshield (4) with twelve rivets (14).
5. Peel paper backing from two seals (13) and install seals (13) to extensions (12).
6. Position windshield on vehicle hood (7). Connect three body harness leads (10) to windshield
harness leads (9) at bottom of windshield (4).
7. Install grommet (8) on "A" beam (11).
8. Raise and support ambulance body (6) approximately .75 in, (19 mm).
9. Slide windshield (4) into mounting position between ambulance body (6) and 'A" beam (11).
10. Lower ambulance body (6) onto windshield (4).
NOTE
Perform step 11 for M996 and M996A1 only.
11.
Turn snubber (3) toward windshield (4) to prevent windshield (4) from contacting body drip
rails. Tighten two jamnuts (2) securing snubber (3) to bracket (1) when snubber (3) contacts
windshield (4).
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