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 (dotted line) is overstretched and must not be reused!

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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

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Installation (type A):

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

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

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

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Check and if necessary correct positions of bellows 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.

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Installation (type B):

Position Low Profile band clamp in installation position on bellows.

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

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Check and if necessary correct positions of bellows 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.

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