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4-34. LEFT AND RIGHT HANDGRIP (LHG, RHG) ASSEMBLIES 2A4 AND 2A5 REPAIR (cont)
g. Have solder joints inspected.
h. Apply grey RTV around inside surface of
mounting hole (para 2-6).
i.
Position switch in mounting hole and press
in firmly.
j.
Tape switch in place. Leave taped until grey
RTV is cured (para 2-6), then remove tape.
END OF TASK
2. TOGGLE SWITCH (LHG S5 AND S6; RHG S3
AND S6) REPLACEMENT
NOTE
This procedure is for replacement RHG switch
S6 (4) and can also be used for replacing:
LHG Switches
S5 (1) FLIR-TV-DVO
S6 (2) UPDT-ST
RHG Switches
S3 (3) WHT-AUTO-BLK
S6 (4) LT/MAN-OFF-AUTO
CAUTION
Components Inside the RHG contain
electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS)
devices. Refer to paragraph 2-8 for handling
requirements before starting this task to
prevent damage.
a. Remove knob (5) by loosening setscrew
(6). Discard knob (5).
b. Twist switch (4) 1/2 turn each way to break
RTV seal, using plier wrench.
CAUTION
Be careful when pulling faulty switch out of
handgrip. Damage to wires could occur.
c. Pull switch out of handgrip.
d. Tag and unsolder wires (7).
