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The
lower handguard keeper plate (with the front sling
loop) can then be slid forward away from the lower
handguard. |
| Pull
the front of the lower handguard down and forward
to withdraw the lower handguard from the barrel
and receiver. The stamped tension plate at the front
of the lower handguard can be removed from the lower
handguard with a small screwdriver or pliers. |
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To
remove the buttstock from the receiver, first remove
the front and rear tang screws. |
Next,
insert the tip of a flat screwdriver blade in the
hole in the rear trunnion, just forward of the buttstock
stub. You may have to hold the screwdriver at an
angle with the handle pointing upward to the rear
in order to insert the blade between the buttstock
stub and the front edge of the hole in the rear
trunnion.
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Gently
pull the handle of the screwdriver forward, which
“levers” the buttstock rearward and out
of the receiver. |
| Reassembly
is generally in reverse order. The buttstock can
be reinstalled by gently tapping the butt against
a carpeted floor or other cushioned surface, or
a rubber mallet can be used. When reinstalling the
upper handguard to the gas tube, make certain that
the large end of the upper handguard is toward the
rear end of the gas tube (end with the flats). Care
must be taken to fully insert the upper handguard
straight into the flanges on the gas tube before
rotating the upper handguard 180 degrees to fully
install it. The upper handguard is thin in section
and fragile; if it is squeezed it will crack or
snap in two lengthwise. A cracked upper handguard
can be repaired with yellow carpenter's glue; follow
instructions. |
| These instructions
are provided for general information only based
on removal of furniture from the specific weapon
pictured. Neither the author nor Linx310 can be
held responsible for any consequential damages as
a result of an AK owner attempting to disassemble
his or her weapon or remove the weapon's furniture
while following these instructions. |
