Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-11 2005-09-20
(1) Remove the handguard snap
ring (3) with a suitable pair of snap
ring pliers; and
(2) Remove the handguard slip ring
spring (2) and the handguard slip
ring (1) from the barrel nut.
NOTE
DO NOT attempt to disassemble the barrel
nut from the barrel assembly.
INSPECTING THE BARREL ASSEMBLY
9. Inspect the barrel assembly
components as follows:
a. Handguards. Ensure that the
handguards are not cracked or
deformed. Check the fit of the
handguard liners, ensuring that they
are correctly formed with no broken
retaining tabs;
b. RAS. Inspect the RAS for security.
Check screws and springs for security.
Ensure that the hand protectors are not
cracked or deformed, and that they fit
securely.
Figure 3-2-17 Removing the Compensator and
Compensator Spacer
Figure 3-2-18 Removing the Front Sight
Components
Figure 3-2-19 Disassembly of the Barrel Nut Assembly
1. HANDGUARD SLIP RING
2. HANDGUARD SLIP RING
SPRING
3. HANDGUARD SNAP RING
AB
3
2
1