e. Replace Waistband. Replace waistband as follows: 

(1) Carefully cut the stitching at the bottom of the container securing the back pad to the container exposing the waistband. 

(2) Carefully cut the zig-zag stitching securing the back straps to the container. 

(3) Carefully cut the zig-zag stitching on the left flap, which secures the waistband end adjuster. 

(4) Carefully cut the boxed stitch formation, which secures the waistband to the container. 

(5) Remove the type VIII nylon from the friction adapter located on the FF-2 pocket flap and remove the waistband. 

(6) Obtain an appropriate length of type VII nylon webbing from supply stock. 

(7) Using the old waistband, mark the new waistband where it is to be sewn to the container. 

(8) Using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to11 stitches per inch, sew the box stitch formation securing the waistband to the container. 

(9) Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size FF nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch, sew the back straps back into place. 

(10) Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size FF nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch, secure the waistband end adjuster to the left flap. 

(11) Replace the type VIII nylon removed in item (5) above. 

(12) Using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch, re-sew the back pad to the container. 

(13) Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch, re-sew the zig-zag stitching on both sides of each back strap. 

f. Replace Slack Retainer. Replace slack retainer as follows: 

If the waistband extension (02 pocket) slack retainer is unserviceable, the use of a retainer band may be used to secure the waistband extension temporarily in lieu of the 02 slack retainer until such time as the slack retainer can be replaced. 

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