TM 9-2350-261-20-1R E P L A C E F U E L T A N K A C C E S S C O V E R S( M 5 7 7 A 2 A N D M 1 0 6 8 O N L Y )INITIAL SETUPTools:General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)Socket Wrench Set (Item 88, App D)Torque Wrench (Item 99, App D)Materials/Parts:GasketLocking plate bolt (8)Personnel Required:Unit MechanicReferences:See your -10See your LOEquipment Conditions:Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)Carrier blocked (see your -10)Ramp lowered (see your -10)Battery ground lead disconnected (page 13-2)Map board removed (see your -10)Work tables removed(page 24-173, 24-175, or 24-178)1.2.3.N O T ELeft and right fuel tank access covers arethe same. The following steps apply to onecover.Drain fuel tank below access cover level(page 6-50).Remove 16 screws (1) and 8 locking platebolts (2) that secure fuel tank access cover(3) and gasket (4) to fuel tank. Discardlocking plate bolts.Remove fuel tank access cover (3) and gasket(4) from fuel tank. Discard gasket.INSTALL4.5.6.7.Place new gasket (4) on access cover (3).Place cover (3) and new gasket (4) inside fueltank opening. Secure with 8 new lockingplate bolts (2) and 16 screws (l).Tighten 16 screws (1) to 36-48 lb-in(41-55 CMKG) torque. Use torque wench andsocket wrench set.Fill fuel tank (see your -10). Check tank forleaks.GO TO NEXT PAGEChange 36-57R E M O V E
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