Removal & Installation

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To remove an ear hose clamp, place special tool (32 1 260) at right angles to ear and cut ear open. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing Ear Hose Clamp

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The ear hose clamp can be fitted not only axially but also radially after the hook fastener has been opened.

Fig 2: Installing Ear Hose Clamp

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Attach hook fastener and press ear together with special tool (32 1 260). See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Attaching Hook Fastener

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Side cutter of special tool (32 1 260) can be used in areas which are difficult to access. See Fig 4 .

Fig 4: Slide Cutter Of Special Tool

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Gap (A) maximum is 1 mm. See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Identifying Gap (A)

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