31 60 ... Notes on Removing and Installing Low Profile Band Clamps

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

Special tools required:







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







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

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







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.







Assembly:
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 piece (3) of the special tool is placed on lug (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 (1).
Relieve tension on special tool and remove.
Check hook fastener (H); if necessary, repeat operation with new Low Profile band clamp.