31 60... Notes on removing and installing Low Profile band clamps

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Special tools required:

31 5 200
2 413 949

IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (1) is overstretched and must not be reused

Depending on the design of the Low Profile band clamps, a different special tool (pliers) is needed for installation.

Identify band clamp and find required special tool.

Band clamp type A = pliers 31 5 200

Band clamp type B = pliers 2 413 949

Fig 1: Identifying Low Profile Band Clamp

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Installation (type A):

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

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

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

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 (4).

Relieve tension on special tool and remove.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Low Profile Band Clamp Installation Position

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Installation (type B):

Position Low Profile band clamp in installation position on gaiter.

Place special tool 2 413 949 on tabs (1).

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

Press Low Profile band clamp together with the special tool 2 413 949 until the hook fastener engages.

Relieve tension on special tool and remove.

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

Fig 3: Compressing Low Profile Band Clamp Using Special Tool (31 5 200)

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