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4-34. LEFT AND RIGHT HANDGRIP (LHG, RHG) ASSEMBLIES 2A4 AND 2A5 REPAIR (cont)
5. LHG WITCH S7 OR S8 REPLACEMENT
NOTE
This procedure is for replacing switch S8 (1)
and can also be used for replacing switch S7
(3).
LHG Switch
S7 (3) N-M-W-Z
S8 (1) RKT-GUN-MSL
REMOVAL
a. Rock switch S8 (1) up and down to break
RTV seal, using plier wrench.
CAUTION
Be careful when pulling faulty switch out of
handgrip. Damage to wires could occur.
b. Pull switch out of handgrip.
c. Tag and unsolder wires (2).
INSTALLATION
d. Remove old grey RTV from mounting hole
(para 2-6).
e. Solder wires (2) to switch and remove tags.
f. Have installation inspected.
g. Apply grey RTV around mounting hole
(para 2-6).
CAUTION
If replacing switch S7, ensure that index
mounting key is alined while installing or
damage to switch could occur.
h. Position switch in mounting hole and press
in firmly.
i. Tape switch in place. Leave taped until grey
RTV is cured (para 2-6), then remove tape.
END OF TASK
