Front Dome Removal Procedures

Time required for this step: Approximately 2 Minutes

Tools required for this step:

Wooden Dowel Rod 3/8" x 12"

Parts involved in this step:

MHU-004(f) Front Dome

Quantity	Part Number	Part Description
1	MHU-004(r)	Main Dome
1	OR-152	O-Ring #152

Steps

Using the tabs on the side of the front dome, gently pull the dome from the front hull ring.
If you plan to replace the O-ring, remove it by pinching it around the front hull ring to create a slack section that can be grabbed. Do NOT use a metal tool to remove the O-ring.

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Tips

If the front dome is stuck, you can try to force it off using a wooden dowel against the back side of one of the tabs on the dome and tapping on the dowel.

Sometimes the front hull ring assembly will come off while trying to remove the front dome. If this happens, remove the front dome after the front hull ring assembly is removed. Follow the instructions for replacing the front hull ring assembly before replacing the front dome.

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