Technical data
TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0015
0015-3
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Figure 2. Removal of Lower Handguard Assembly (M16A2).
2. Push down on handguard slip ring (2) and lift the lower handguard assembly (3) up and out.
M16A3 & M16A4 RIFLE/M4 & M4A1 CARBINE ONLY
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Figure 3. Removal of Upper and Lower Handguards (M16A3/M16A4/M4/M4A1).
3. Compress handguard slip ring (2) and pivot lower handguard (6) off front retaining clip.
4. Loosen slotted screw (4) in upper handguard assembly (5). Compress handguard slip ring (2) and
remove upper handguard assembly.
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Figure 4. Removal of Barrel Stop Assembly.
5. Remove barrel stop assembly (7) from barrel assembly (8) (M16A3/M16A4 rifle only).










