FN FiveseveN Forums - Changing the FsN Slidecover

FN FiveseveN Forums - Help!!: "Here you go.

1. Remove magazine and unload weapon.
2. Remove magazine and unload weapon again in case you skipped step one.
3. Remove the slide.
4. Remove the barrel.
5. Set the slide down on its right side, so the FN stamp is facing you.
6. With a punch and hammer/mallet punch the Slide Cover pin from left to right
7. Remove the pin--note the knurled end is on the right side when you replace it.
8. Remove the slide cover starting from the rear NOT MUZZLE, you may need to
pry slightly to get it started.
9. Remove the cross pin.
10. Remove the firing pin and spring.
11. Once the cover is off remove the loaded chamber indicator and spring so you
don't lose it.
12. TAKE NOTICE OF THE SPRING THAT IS UNDER THE REAR SIGHT
OF YOUR PISTOL YOU MUST NOT LOSE THIS SPRING, Your pistol
will not function without it!!! This is held in place by the rear sight base plate and will fly off when the rear sight is removed. When you remove the rear sight cover
it with a cloth or something that will catch the spring. DO NOT LOSE IT.
13. Remove front and rear sights with a punch and mallet
14. Install the firing pin w/spring and cross pin.
15. Lay the slide upright and replace the small spring into the hole and
replace the chamber indicator and spring.
16. Place the new slide cover on muzzle first. Ensure that the tiny rear spring is in
place before you press it on completely.
17. Replace the slide cover pin right to left
18. Replace barrel, slide, and magazine.

And there you have it. "