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Chapter 3: Helmet Maintenance
3-4 7 Replacement of Energy-Absorbing Liner
Parts Required
Energy-absorbing liner, Medium (
85D7081-1
); Large (
85D7082-1
);
or
X-Large (
85D7083-1
)
Tools/Materials required
Thin, flexible metal spatula
Procedure
1. Remove the energy-absorbing liner as follows.
a. Remove the TPL or XLiner to expose the energy-absorbing liner.
b. Referring to
, detach both
earcups from the pile fastener fabric in
the helmet shell earcup cavity. Position
the earcups clear of the work area.
c. At the rear of the helmet, remove the
two screws attaching the integrated
chin/nape strap to the helmet to ease
removal and installation of the energy-
absorbing liner.
d. Referring to
, insert a thin,
flexible metal spatula between the inner
surface of the helmet shell and the
energy-absorbing liner at the rear of the
helmet.
e. With the spatula at the center rear of the
liner, gently pry inward and upward on
the liner to obtain sufficient clearance
to permit grasping the liner with the free
hand.
f. Maintain upward pressure and continue
to withdraw the liner from the interior
of the helmet shell. Rotate the liner 90
degrees to the right or left to clear the
helmet earcup cavities.
(Continued on next page)
Earcup
Pile fastener
Strap screw
attachment
point
Spatula
Liner
Figure 3-8. Earcup Detached
Figure 3-9. Liner Removal
