How to Upgrade a Marui AEG
Understand that the M-series refers to the M16 A1, M16VN, M16A2, R-16, M4 RIS and the M4. ,Remove the magazine.,Fire your gun 3 times in Semi-Auto upside down to ensure there are no BBs in the chamber.,Remove the battery., Remove the stock., Remove...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Understand that the M-series refers to the M16 A1
If it is a full stock just remove the 2 screws on the butt plate and it should come off right away.
If it is a folding stock you need to remove the sliding part.
To do this, pull down on the lever and slide it off.
Then remove the hex screw on the bottom of the plate and take the cap off with some pliers (this will require some force).
Unscrew the screw on the inside with a long Philips head screwdriver. , Don't break the taps., Apply a small amount of grease to the tabs for easier opening. ,,,,,, If not, remove the 2 wires connecting the motor to the gun and simply yank it out with pliers.
If you couldn't find the metal disc on top it will be on the motor because it's a magnet.
Put the disc on the motor plate., This can be difficult to do, so just keep trying., -
Step 2: M4 RIS and the M4.
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Step 3: Remove the magazine.
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Step 4: Fire your gun 3 times in Semi-Auto upside down to ensure there are no BBs in the chamber.
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Step 5: Remove the battery.
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Step 6: Remove the stock.
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Step 7: Remove the back pin on the receiver and pull the receiver apart (this will require force).
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Step 8: Remove the front pin and pull everything apart.
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Step 9: Remove the magazine release by unscrewing it and pushing it through.
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Step 10: Reassemble the magazine release out side of the gun to avoid losing any parts.
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Step 11: Pull out the pin in the middle of the receiver.
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Step 12: Remove the plate on the bottom of the pistol grip by unscrewing two small screws.
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Step 13: Slowly lift it off.
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Step 14: If there is a metal disc on the motor continue with the next step.
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Step 15: Remove the 3 small screws on the base.
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Step 16: Pull out your gear box and
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Step 17: if you want to
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Step 18: put it all back together.
Detailed Guide
If it is a full stock just remove the 2 screws on the butt plate and it should come off right away.
If it is a folding stock you need to remove the sliding part.
To do this, pull down on the lever and slide it off.
Then remove the hex screw on the bottom of the plate and take the cap off with some pliers (this will require some force).
Unscrew the screw on the inside with a long Philips head screwdriver. , Don't break the taps., Apply a small amount of grease to the tabs for easier opening. ,,,,,, If not, remove the 2 wires connecting the motor to the gun and simply yank it out with pliers.
If you couldn't find the metal disc on top it will be on the motor because it's a magnet.
Put the disc on the motor plate., This can be difficult to do, so just keep trying.,
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