SIG SAUER SIG516 Rifle - Manual (Page 63)

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1. depress buffer retaining plunger while maintaining control the buffer as you allow it to move forward from the receiver
extension tube.
FIG 37 PIcture oF thumB over BuFFer assemBly
2. guide the buffer and action spring from the receiver extension.
3. use a clockwise twisting motion to separate the action spring from the recoil buffer.
do noT pull straight back on the action spring as it can cause damage to the spring.
FIG 38 BuFFer and recoIl sPrInG removal