(1) Carefully cut and remove damaged slack retainer. 

(2) Cut a 2 ½-inch length of 1-inch elastic webbing. Using a searing device, sear running ends of tape. 

(3) Using a double needle sewing machine with a binding attachment, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch, bind the raw edge of the elastic webbing with ¾-inch binding tape. 

(4) Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch, sew the new slack retainer to the flap of the container as close to the original position, construction and stitch formation as possible. 

g. Harness/Container Hook and Pile Tapes. Repair/replace harness/container hook and pile tapes as follows: 

(1) Repair. If loose or broken threads are present, restitch with size E nylon thread in accordance with WP 0015 00. 

(2) Replacement. Replace damaged hook and pile tapes as follows: 

Damaged hook and pile tapes must be replaced in complete lengths. 

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(a) Remove damaged tape by carefully removing stitching securing it to container. 

(b) Locate replacement tape directly over location where previously removed. 

(c) Sew in place with light-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch using original stitch pattern. 

h. Hook and Pile Tape on Ripcord Protector Flap. Replace hook and pile tape on ripcord protector flap as follows: 

(1) Remove unserviceable hook and pile tape as required. 

Stitching will be visible on the flap after the hook and pile tape is replaced on the pack stiffener. 

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(2) Replace hook and pile tape as required and sew using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch. 

i. Hook and Pile Tape on the Pack Stiffener. Replace hook and pile tape on the pack stiffener as follows: 

(1) Remove unserviceable hook and pile tape as required. 

