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REPLACE PERSONNEL/EQUIPMENT DOOR (CONT)
Place sling (3) on door (4) as illustrated.
3.
NOTE
Original hinges are installed on personnel/equipment doors
with two-piece rivets that must be drilled out for door
replacement. Replacement doors are attached with carriage
bolts, lockwashers, flatwashers, and hex nuts.
4.
Centerpunch head of rivets (5).
5.
Drill out rivets (5) and remove door (4).
NOTE
The following step applies to equipment door only.
Remove bulletin board, blackout curtain tiedowns, and strap and buckle
6.
assembly for later installation on replacement door.
NOTE
The following two steps apply to rear personnel door and
equipment door only.
7.
Remove bolts (6), lockwashers, and inner boarding ladder mounting
bracket (7).
WARNING
CHEMICAL HAZARD. Use rubber cement thinner in a well-
ventilated area. Failure to do so may result in damage to
respiratory system. Wear gloves and goggles to prevent
injuries to skin and eyes.
8.
Scrape silicone compound from back of inner boarding ladder mounting
bracket (7). Clean off residue with rubber cement thinner.
INSTALLATION
1.
If necessary, file holes in hinges to fit head of carriage bolt (8).
2. Position door (4) and install carriage bolts (8), lockwashers,
flatwashers, and hex nuts (9). Snug, but do not tighten.
Close door (4) and latch.
3.
Shim under door (4) until door is positioned evenly in door frame.
4.
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