Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0010
0010-1
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BACK-UP IRON SIGHT MAINTENANCE
REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT,
ASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, INSTALLATION
EFFECTIVITY NOTICE
M16A3, M16A4 RIFLE
M4, M4A1 CARBINE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Small Arms Tool Kit, SC 5180-95-B71
Materials/Parts
Cleaner, lubricant, and preservative (CLP) (WP 0045, item 9)
Recoil screw, 12996824
References
TM 9-1005-319-10
REMOVAL
WARNING
Before starting removal procedure, clear the weapon. Inspect the chamber
to ensure that it is empty and no ammunition is in position to be
chambered.
1. Remove magazine. Draw bolt/carrier assembly to the rear and visually inspect chamber and receiver to
make sure weapon is unloaded and no ammunition is present. Close bolt/carrier assembly; confirm
that selector lever is set on SAFE, and close dust cover.