Owner’s Manual 2007

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y Still holding the slide, let it slowly return forward and continue
this movement in order to separate the slide from the frame.
z Hold the slide upside down.
{ While compressing the return spring, release its rear end from
the barrel lug and then lift the spring up and out of the slide.
| Grip the barrel by its lug and then lift it up and out of the slide
This level of disassembly is sufficient to perform thorough cleaning.
Further disassembly should only be carried out by an authorized
armorer or by an FN HERSTAL Recommended Service Center.
Return Spring
Slide
5. FIELDSTRIPPING
5.1. Disassembling the pistol
It is very important to become familiar with the disassembly procedure of the pistol
as disassembly is required during the cleaning and lubrication procedure which
ensures reliable operation of the pistol. Wear eye protection when disassembling and
cleaning to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvent or other
agents from contacting your eyes.
u Completely unload the pistol
as described in Section 4.8.
v Pull the slide fully rearward
and lock it into its rear
position by pressing the
slide stop upward.
w At the left side of the pistol,
rotate the takedown
lever clockwise.
x While holding it in its rear position with one hand, release the
slide by pushing downward on the slide stop.
Slide Stop
Slide
Frame
Barrel
Slide
Barrel
Slide
Return Spring
Frame
Magazine
Slide Stop
Takedown Lever