BLIND RIVET REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

TM 10-5411-233-13&P

CARGO BED COVER (CBC), TYPE III, 2 1/2 T CARGO TRUCK, LMTV, AND LMTV TRAILER 0024 00

UNIT MAINTENANCE

BLIND RIVET REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

THIS SECTION COVERS:

Inspect, Remove, Replace

INITIAL SETUP:

Personnel Required: One

Maintenance Level - Unit

Materials/Parts

Wiping Rags (WP 0055, Table 1, Item 6)

Tools and Special Tools

Masking tape (WP 0055, Table 1, Item 5)

General Mechanic Tool Kit (WP 0041, Table 2,

Adhesive (WP 0055, Table 1, Item 9)

Item 1)

Sealant, Type II (WP 0055, Table 1, Item 18)

Goggles,Industrial (WP 0041, Table 2, Item 3)

Drill,Electric,Portable (WP 0041, Table 2, Item 4)

Drill Set, Twist: W/25 Components And Metal Box,

Numbered Series (WP 0041, Table 2, Item 8)

Riveter, Blind, Hand with 1/8 inch nosepiece (WP

0041, Table 2, Item 9)

Punch, Pin, 1/8 Inch Dia. (WP 0041, Table 2, Item

12)

GENERAL

This procedure contains information and instructions to keep the CBC weathertight and in good working

order by inspecting and replacing defective blind rivets.

INSPECT

Inspect the blind rivets to ensure that they are not loose or missing. Remove and replace as described in

the procedures that follow.

REMOVE

Remove defective blind rivets as follows:

WARNING

Safety goggles must be worn during repair to protect eyes from flying

metal chips. Failure to wear proper eye protection may result in eye

injury and/or blindness.

Select a drill bit (1) that is the same diameter as installed blind rivet (2).

Install selected drill in chuck.

Hold drill perpendicular to the surface to prevent enlargement or damage to existing hole.

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