Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0009
0009-2
DISASSEMBLY
WARNING
Before starting an inspection, be sure to clear the weapon. Do not pull the
trigger until the weapon has been cleared. Inspect the chamber to ensure
that it is empty and no ammunition is in position to be chambered.
M 1 6 A 2 R I F L E
M 4 / M 4 A 1 C A R B I N E
1 v s 0 5 2
4
8
1
7
3
2
4
M 1 6 A 3 / M 1 6 A 4 R I F L E
1
5
6
1
2
3
7
8
4
6
5
2
3
5
6
Figure 1. Major Components of Rifles and Carbines.
Remove magazine (4), sling (5), bolt and bolt carrier assembly (3), charging handle assembly (2), upper
receiver and barrel assembly (1), vertical pistol grip (8), and back-up iron sight (7) from lower receiver and
buttstock assembly (6). Refer to TM 9-1005-319-10.
END OF TASK
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
WARNING
SOLID FILM LUBRICANT
Solid Film Lubricant (SFL) (WP 0045, item 20) is the only authorized touchup for the M16 series rifles and
M4/M4A1 carbines and may be used on up to one third of the exterior finish of the weapon. FOR ARMY
CONUS USE ONLY: SFL may be used as touchup without limitation on the upper receiver and barrel
assembly. Units which DO NOT fall under the category of Divisional Combat Units or rapid deployment
type units may have up to 100 percent of the exterior surface of the upper receiver and barrel assembly
protected with SFL if necessary.