0037 00  TM 10-1670-287-23&P  NOTE NOTE 0037 00-8  Change 1  (1)  Remove unserviceable hook and pile tape as required.  i.  Hook and Pile Tape on the Pack Stiffener. Replace hook and pile tape on the pack  stiffener as follows:  (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.  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.  (c) Sew in place with light-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11  stitches per inch using original stitch pattern.  (b) Locate replacement tape directly over location where previously removed.  (a) Remove damaged tape by carefully removing stitching securing it to container.  (2)  Replacement. Replace damaged 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.  g.  Harness/Container Hook and Pile Tapes. Repair/replace harness/container hook and  pile tapes as follows:  (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.  (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.  (2)  Cut a 2 ½-inch length of 1-inch elastic webbing. Using a searing device, sear  running ends of tape.  (1)  Carefully cut and remove damaged slack retainer.  Damaged hook and pile tapes must be replaced in complete  lengths.  Stitching will be visible on the flap after the hook and pile  tape is replaced on the pack stiffener. 