Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0015
0015-2
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool when removing the handguard assemblies.
Doing so may damage the handguard assemblies and/or slip ring.
Do not remove heat shield for any reason. Doing so will damage the heat shield and
the handguard assemblies will have to be replaced.
NOTE
Refer to TM 9-1005-319-10 for "buddy system" procedure to remove handguard
assemblies.
M16A2 RIFLE ONLY
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2
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Figure 1. Removal of Upper Handguard Assembly (M16A2).
1. Push down on handguard slip ring (2) and lift upper handguard assembly (1) up and out.