Section 06 STEERING AND PROPULSION
Subsection 02 (iBR AND VTS)
iBR GATE SUPPORT PLATES
iBR Gate Support Plate Removal
NOTE: The following steps must be carried out
when removing the LH or RH support plates.
1. Open the boarding platform.
2. Remove the following listed items, see proce-
dures in this subsection:
– iBR gate, VTS trim ring, and the steering noz-
zleasanassembly
–iBR"U"arm.
RH Support Plate Removal
1. Remove the RH storage bin, refer to the
BODY
subsection.
2. Remove the battery, refer to
CHARGING SYS-
TEM
subsection.
3. Disconnect the exhaust hose from the RH inner
support plate.
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1. Exhaust hose
2. Clamptoloosen
4. Remove and discard the 2 hexagonal screws
securing the outer support plate to the inner
support plate.
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1. Support plate retaining screws
NOTE: Two locking tabs on the inner plate locks
it to the outer plate exhaust nozzle.
5. Using a small screwdriver or a scriber, lift the
upper locking tab slightly to help release the
plates and avoid breaking the tabs.
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1. Locking t
ab x2 (top and bottom)
6. Carefully pull the RH inner support plate off the
outer plate.
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1. RH inner support plate
7. Pull the outer plate off the hull.
LH Support Plate Removal
1. Remove the iBR actuator, refer to procedure in
this subsection.
2. Cut the locking ties and disconnect the 2 bailer
hoses from the jet pump venturi.
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