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4-40. TADS ELECTRONIC UNIT (TEU) ASSEMBLY REPAIR (cont)
8. CONTACT STRIP REPLACEMENT
NOTE
This procedure is for replacing the short or
long contact strips.
REMOVAL
a. Remove cover (1 above).
b. Remove damaged contact strip(s) (1 and 2)
from front panel assembly (3) by pulling off
with pliers.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
TRICHLOROETHANE
• Flammable, toxic, irritating. Can cause
breathing problems, eye damage.
• At 325°F, gives off phosgene gas, which can
cause death or serious injury.
• Don’t: Use near flames or sparks, let it get
on skin, or breathe vapors.
• Do: Use in well-ventilated area, close
containers when not using. wear acid-type
safety goggles, rubber gloves, and rubber
apron.
• If it contacts skin or eyes, wash affected
areas with running water. get medical help at
once.
• If you experience any breathing problems,
get to fresh air at once.
c. Clean surfaces of front panel assembly (3)
where contact strip(s) (1 and 2) are to be
mounted with a cloth and trichloroethane.
d. Peel backing off new contact strip(s) (1 and
2) and install on front panel assembly (3).
e. Apply light pressure to contact strip(s) (1
and 2) to ensure contact is made between
front panel assembly (3) and contact
strip(s) (1 and 2).
f. Have installation inspected.
g. Install cover (1 above).
END OF TASK
