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replacement process, this loop is removed and may be reused if in good condition. 

3. Remove the harness stitching and any other stitching from the junction making sure not to damage the main lift web. [Figure B] 

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4. Remove the old chest strap webbing from the main lift web. Pay particular attention to the end of the webbing. While most chest straps are installed at right angles to the main lift web, some have an angle cut at the end for better fit. If the webbing has an angle, make sure to duplicate it. 

5. Clean the junction area of old thread, as well as any glue residue on the inside of the main lift web. 

6. Take the marking pencil and mark the points of the stitch pattern for the reassembly. [Figure C]  Most chest straps are installed with a 3-point WW in a horizontal orientation, but the rigger should duplicate the original design. 

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7. If the procedure is a replacement of a damaged chest strap, then it should be replaced to the original length. If so, then remove the rolled stop end so that the finished length may be determined. If the chest strap is to be lengthened, then an appropriate length of webbing needs to be determined. The finished length should be measured from the outside of the main lift web plus 3.50 inches. [Figure D] 

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## Reassembly 

1. Cut a piece of webbing to the appropriate length. If needed, cut the MLW end of the strap at an angle. [Figure E] 

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2. Insert the end of the webbing into the MLW junction. Align the end of the chest strap with the outside edge of the MLW. Insert the housing loop back into the junction as well. Lightly glue the MLW to the chest strap. [Figure F]  Do not use too much glue. 

