Maintenance Instructions

10044S

Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-8 2005-09-20

NOTE

Removal of the gas tube may be difficult due

to the buildup of carbon between the tube

and front sight or upper receiver. To remove,

grip the gas tube lightly with a pair of vise

grips, being careful not to damage or restrict

the tube, and tap it lightly to the rear with a

small hammer.

(2) Slide the gas tube rearward into the receiver (1); rotate it slightly and raise the front

end (2); and pull forward to remove it (3). See Figure 3-2-12.

e. Remove the LSW gas tube as follows:

(1) Drive out the gas tube spring pin (1);

(2) Support the front sight and drive out the two tapered pins (2) that position the front

sight on the barrel; and

(3) Slide the front sight (3) forward until it is clear of the gas tube and rotate it until the

gas tube can be removed to the front. See Figure 3-2-13

NOTE

If the front sight is removed ensure that the same front sight is re-installed on the barrel

as they are factory matched.

f. Unscrew the barrel nut assembly as follows:

Figure 3-2-11 Removing the Gas Tube Pin

Figure 3-2-12 Removing the Gas Tube

1. SLIDE THE GAS TUBE REARWARD

INTO THE RECEIVER

2. ROTATE IT SLIGHTLY AND

RAISE THE FRONT END

3. PULL FORWARD TO REMOVE IT