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body (Figure 61).

4. Slide the floor plate onto the

magazine body until it is seated

against the front of the

magazine body (Figure 62).

5. Ensure that the retaining tab of

the floor plate catch protrudes

into the magazine floor plate and

prevents it from sliding off the

magazine. If the floor plate catch

does not align, tap the magazine against your hand to move the floor

plate catch into location (Figure 63).

NOTE: Disassembly beyond the instructions provided is not necessary or

recommended. Further disassembly should only be performed by FN

authorized personnel.

11.5 REMOVING THE MAGAZINE RELEASE

NOTE: The magazine release should not be removed for normal cleaning and

maintenance.

NOTE: The frame assembly does not need to be disassembled to remove the

magazine release.

1. Press up on the magazine catch spring through the magazine well

using a punch or similar tool on the leg of the spring that protrudes

toward the magazine well. Pushing the leg of the spring in toward the

frame and under the body of the magazine release.

2. Pull the magazine catch spring up until it is above the magazine

release, using a punch to catch the top loop of the spring.

NOTE: The spring does not need to be removed from the frame to remove

the magazine release, removing the spring makes reassembly more

difficult.

FIGURE 63