Special tools required:

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31 5 200. See 31 5 200 PLIERS

IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is overstretched and must not be reused!

Fig 1: Identifying Low Profile Band Clamp

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Removing:

Place special tool 31 5 200. See 31 5 200 PLIERS on lugs (1, 2).

NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is placed on lug (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Lugs

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Compress Low Profile band clamp with special tool 31 5 200. See 31 5 200 PLIERS until end of band clamp (1) lifts up.

Relieve tension on special tool and remove Low Profile band clamp.

Fig 3: Identifying Band Clamp And Special Tool 31 5 200

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Assembly:

Position Low Profile band clamp in installation position (A) on gaiter.

Place special tool 31 5 200. See 31 5 200 PLIERS on lugs (1, 2).

NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is placed on lug (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Lugs And Movable Piece

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Check and if necessary correct positions of gaiter and Low Profile band clamp.

Compress Low Profile band clamp with special tool 31 5 200. See 31 5 200 PLIERS and press on end of band clamp (1).

Relieve tension on special tool and remove.

Check hook fastener (H); if necessary, repeat operation with new Low Profile band clamp.

Fig 5: Identifying Hook Fastener

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