Left Instrument Panel Top Panel Removal
100397-00
Use the following procedure to remove the left instrument panel top panel. This task is applicable to the Garmin 796 configuration only.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
T15 Torx driver
#2 right-angle crosshead driver
Eyeball Vent Tool (ITL001563)
Aircraft System and Number
05—Equipment and Furnishing
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Remove Center Console Bucket. (Center Console Bucket Removal)
2. Remove the throttle handle and bezel. (Throttle Handle and Bezel Removal)
3. Remove the two kneepads by carefully peeling them off. They are held on with hook and loop tape.
4. Remove GPS mount and Radio stack bezel. (Aera 796 GPS Mount and Radio Stack Bezel Removal)
5. Remove the ICA008624 cluster hood.(Replace Instrument Panel Gauges)
6. Remove the vent air hose at left side instrument panel top panel by loosening the worm drive clamp.
7. Remove the left eyeball air valve using ICON tool ITL001563.
8. Remove the 6-32 screw behind the left eyeball air valve with a #2 right-angle crosshead driver.
9. Remove the 8-32 screws at the forward-left side and at aft-right corner of the left instrument panel top panel with a T15 Torx driver. Remove the left instrument panel top panel being careful not to damage the instrument cluster.
Verification Method
The procedure is complete when the entire left instrument panel top panel has been completely removed.