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TO REMOVE/REPLACE BASE PLATE
To remove, first remove the shield. Remove
two screws from each base plate with a flat
blade screwdriver or a coin
①
. Remove
plates from helmet shell. Note the right and
left base plate for proper reinstallation.
To replace, place base plate over the threaded
screw receptacles in the helmet. Install the
two screws through each base plate into the
helmet finger tight
②
, do not fully tighten.
Install shield, lower the shield to fully closed
position and press the front center of the
shield to bring it against the eyeport trim.
While still pushing on the shield to keep a
tight seal against the eyeport trim, tighten the
base plate screws
③
– but be careful not to
overtighten, as the screws may break. It may
be necessary to do one side at a time, with
a smoothing pressure from the shield center
toward each base plate and tightening one
and then the other for best results.
To remove the tether connecting the side pod
and base plate, compress the tether spring hook
at the side pod.
Pull the tether out from the slot .
To remove tether from the base plate, remove
base plate from helmet. Pull tether until it stops,
then bend it toward the back of the base plate
to release it.
To reinstall, reverse the removal procedure.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE TETHER
TO REMOVE/REPLACE CHEEKPAD
When first servicing the cheekpads, it is suggested that you do only one at a time
so that the other can be used as a reinstallation guide.
To remove the cheekpads, first undo chinstrap.
Lift up the neckroll tab
①
, which is inserted under
the black covering at the forward lower edge of the
pad assembly.
①
②
③
①
