TM 9-4120-403-14
Replacement
a. Hinge or Door
(1) Use a drill bit slightly smaller than the rivet body to drill old rivets out.
(2) Rivet replacement hinges and door in place.
(3) Check that door springs closed when chain is released.
b. Gasket
(1) Remove as much old gasket material as possible by pulling or scraping it away from the metal
surface.
(2) Soften and remove old adhesive and gasket residue, using toluene and a stiff brush.
(3) Coat the mating surfaces of the metal and gasket with adhesive. Let both surfaces air dry until
the adhesive is tacky but will not stick to fingers.
(4) Starting with an end, carefully attach the gasket to the metal. Press into firm contact all over.
c. Chain assembly
(1) Use a drill bit slightly smaller than the rivet body to drill old rivet out.
(2) Rivet replacement chain assembly in place.
Follow-on procedure:
5-6