31 60... Notes On Removing And Installing Low Profile Band Clamps

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Special tools required:

31 5 200

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

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp

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Removing:

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Movable Piece And Lug

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp And Special Tool

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Assembly:

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

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Movable Piece And Lug

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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 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, Clamp And Special Tool

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