(4) Ensure that the flanges on slide brackets (9)
6-3. Folding Roof Panel Assembly Repair
and (29) face each other.
a. General. There is one folding roof panel assem-
g. Installation. Install the folding roof panel assem-
bly on the Container, Service Ward. As shown in
bly in reverse order of removal using figure 6-3 as a
guide and observing the following.
honeycomb core panel hinged to the top of the Con-
(1) Use the folding floor panel in closed position
tainer, Service Ward.
to support the weight of the folding roof panel while
b. Removal. Remove the folding roof panel assem-
positioning the hinge valves together and installing
bly as required to replace damaged components
the hinge pin.
using figure 6-3 as a guide and observing the follow-
(2) Carefully inspect the rubber seal (31) before
ing.
installing and replace with a new one if damaged or
(1) If the folding roof is raised, lower it to gain
defective.
access to the hinge assembly that secures the folding
(3) Rivet the retainer strips in place using the
roof to the fixed roof.
(2) If the folding roof is in the closed position,
disengage all latches that secure it to the end panel.
6-4. Folding Floor Panel Assembly Repair
(3) Using a screwdriver, remove shoulder screw
a. General. There is one folding floor panel assem-
(56, fig. 2-5) and washer (65), thereby allowing the
bly on the Container, Service Ward. As shown in
support bracket to drop away from the roof panel.
(4) Drill out and remove the rivets (32, fig. 6-3)
honeycomb core panel hinged to the bottom edge of
in retainer stop (33). Remove the retainer stop.
the Container, Service Ward.
(5) Using the closed folding floor panel to sup-
b. Removal. Remove the folding floor panel assem-
port the weight of the folding roof panel, remove
bly as required to replace damaged components
hinge pin (59, fig. 2-5). After starting pin removal
with a drift punch, pull it out using a clamping pliers.
using figure 6-4 as a guide and observing the follow-
ing.
c. Disassembly. Disassemble the folding roof panel
(1) Raise the folding roof panel and latch in the
as required to replace damaged parts according to
raised position to provide working space in removing
sequence of index numbers assigned in figure 6-3 and
the floor panel assembly.
observing the following.
(2) Make sure the folding floor panel is closed
(1) Remove handles (10) by removing bolts (11)
and held secure by closure of the side panel latches.
and washers (12).
(3) Remove the bolts and washers (43 and 42,
(2) Remove brackets (19) at the outer edges of the
fig. 2-5) to
disconnect the
cable assembly (41) from
folding roof panel by removing screws (18) and wash-
the folding floor panel assembly.
ers (17).
(4) Drill out and remove the rivets (27, fig. 6-4) in
(3) Remove angle brackets (5) by removing
retainer strip (28). Remove the retainer strip.
screws (3) and washers (4).
(5) Using wood shoring underneath the edge to
(4) Remove slide brackets (9) and (29) by drilling
support the weight of the folding floor panel assem-
out rivets (30).
bly, remove the hinge pin (59, fig. 2-5). After starting
(5) Remove hinge half (25), rubber seal (31) and
pin removal with a drift punch, pull it out using a
retainer strip (2) by drilling out rivets (27) and (23)
and removing screws (26).
clamping pliers.
c. Disassembly. Disassemble the folding floor panel
d. Repair. Repair damage to honeycomb panel
assembly as required to replace damaged parts ac-
cording to sequence of index numbers assigned in
straighten any bent plates, latches, angles or extru-
sions, using hammer, pliers, vise or other suitable
(1) Remove brackets (6) at the outer edges of the
tools.
folding floor panel by removing screws (8) and
e. Overhaul. Overhaul the folding roof panel as
washers (7).
required to return to a serviceable condition as per
(2) Remove angles (9) by removing bolts (11) and
washers (10).
f. Assembly. Assemble the folding roof panel in
(3) Remove angles (21) by removing bolts (23)
reverse order of disassembly using figure 6-3 as a
and washers (22).
guide and observing the following.
(4) Remove spirit level (29) by removing bolts
(1) Install all rivets as per Chapter 2, Section III.
(30) and washers (31).
(2) Replace potted inserts using procedures given
(5) Remove rubber seal (25) and retainer strip
(3) Seal all cracks around hinge edges using
(28) by drilling out and removing rivets (27).
(6) Remove hinge half (17) by drilling out rivets
sealant PRC 611, Products Research Co., Burbank,
(14) and removing screws (15).
California, or equivalent.