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The launcher
thread is right-hand side (normal). Lefty-loosey,
righty-tighty! |
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Step 1. Punch-out
the retaining pin from the grenade launcher
using the 3/32” steel punch pin.
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Step 2. Disassemble
the carbine (for
detailed disassembly instructions click here),
including the gas tube, and place the barreled
receiver into a vise. Pad the vise jaws with
wood to avoid marring. Make sure that the front
section of the receiver, into which barrel is
screwed in (red circle), is inside the
jaws. Otherwise, you may bend the receiver!
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Step 3. Use a
propane torch to heat up the bottom of the
launcher (section without grooves, red circle).
Move the flame around the launcher, but avoid
heating the barrel. 30 seconds or so is all what
is needed.
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Step 4. With muzzle
pointed toward you, place the Phillips
screwdriver through the holes and turn
counter-clockwise (lefty-loosey!). If
your launcher is newer, non-ported type, you
must use tool like pipe wrench. If that does not
work, use pipe wrench, place it across the
launcher and turn counter-clockwise.
After 1/3 turn the launcher
will loosen up and can be unscrewed by hand. (In
a glove! It is HOT!). |
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barrel, so hold the launcher (HOT!)
or the barrel with your other hand to avoid
axial flexing. (The radial flexing produced
by wrench torque is perfectly OK!). To make
it easier, place the wrench handle horizontally,
parallel to the floor. That will produce the
maximum torque. If you do not have gloves,
insert the piece of hardwood or some round tool
into the laucher (without touching the
muzzle!) and hold it while applying force to
the wrench handle. That way you assure that no
barrel bending will occur. |
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Step 5.
This is how the final result should look like: |
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