Leave the weapon fully assembled but ensure that it's unloaded.
Pull and hold the delta ring back toward the buttstock. The delta ring is the circular ring mounted at the barrel end of the upper receiver.
Remove the old handguard by popping it off the barrel. The handguard will separate into two parts. You may now release the delta ring and allow it to slide forward.
Remove the front sight from the end of the barrel. Refer to your owner’s manual for brand-specific instructions on how to remove the front sight.
Pull the delta ring back again, then slide the Knight modular rail handguard down the barrel all the way to the delta ring.
Release the delta ring and allow it to move forward.
Reinstall your front sight, according to your owner’s manual.