Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures
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5. Install a new battery contact (49) and a new battery contact seal 
(50), if necessary.
When installing the battery contact 
seal, make sure that the ledge around 
the outside of the seal completely 
protrudes through the opening in the 
casting and sits flush with the outside 
surface of the casting. Also, make sure 
that the seal’s shape is not distorted.
6. Reassemble the casting assembly (51).
7. Install a new main seal o-ring (55) around the casting assembly 
(51).
8. Reassemble the housing assembly (2) to the radio.
9. Inspect the main seal (55) for proper seating. Observe carefully to 
ensure that the main seal o-ring is not pinched between the 
housing (2) and the casting (51).
Keypad 1. Referring to “Radio Disassembly and Reassembly” on page 48, 
remove the housing assembly (2) from the radio.
2. Remove and discard the keypad (15).
3. Inspect the housing seal surface for debris or damage. Remove 
any debris and replace housing if damaged.
4. Install new keypad (15).
5. Install a new main seal o-ring (55) around the casting assembly 
(51).
6. Reassemble the housing assembly (2) to the radio.
7. Inspect the main seal (55) for proper seating. Observe carefully to 
ensure that the main seal o-ring is not pinched between the 
housing (2) and the casting (51).
Vacuum Port Seal 1. Remove the vacuum port plug (59), using a pair of needle-nosed 
pliers and pulling upward.
2. Inspect the casting seal surface for debris or damage. Remove any 
debris and replace the casting if damaged. 
3. Install a new vacuum port plug (59) by pressing it in, ensuring 
that the plug sits flat all around the edges and it is flush with the 
casting.
Vent Port Seal 1. Remove the seal label (62) that covers the vent port seal (61).
2. Remove the vent port seal (61).
3. Ensure that the casting’s surfaces are clean and free from any 
adhesive or other foreign materials.
Seal Ledge
Casting
Table 16. Submersible Radio Torque Specifications
Application
Torque 
(in.-lbs)
Torque 
(N•m)
Torque Bit Part 
No.
Speaker Bracket Screw 2 0.23 66-80321B79