TM 10-1670-287-23&P  0037 00  NOTE 0037 00-5  Change 1  Ensure the pre-cut hole for the grommet is large enough to  accommodate a new grommet. If not, enlarge the hole  using a $^{5}$/$_{8}$-inch countersink drill and $^{5}$/$_{8}$-inch drill bit as  required.  (e) Obtain a new stiffener from supply stock.  (f) Replace stiffener and re-sew straight stitches removed in step (c) above, using a  medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch.  (g) Replace AAD Junction plate grommet and washer. Set the grommet ensuring  the grommet is rolled over washer and that the washer is to the inside of the  container.  (h) Align the AAD Junction plate with the tacking holes on the container.  (i) Hand tack AAD Junction plate to the container using procedures outlined in WP  0045 00.  c.  Reserve Parachute Compartment. Replace top flap, bottom flap, left flap and right flap  pack stiffeners as follows:  (1)  Replace the top flap pack stiffener as follows:  (a) Remove approximately 2-inches of stitching that secures the hook and pile  fastener tape on each side of the container.  (b) Carefully cut and remove only the upper tacking securing the reserve ripcord  housing to the container.  (c) Carefully cut and remove the tacking securing the main canopy release ripcord  housings.  (d) Remove the short housing and set aside, remove only the ¾-inch keepers and  set aside.  (e) Cut stitching and remove the ripcord protector flap.  (f) Carefully cut stitching on the ¾-inch binding tape, which secures the pack  stiffener to the container.  (g) Remove plastic stiffener from container.  (h) Using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches  per inch, re-sew the main cable-housing keeper to the center of the container  with one row of stitching.  (i) Obtain a new stiffener from supply stock.  (j) Using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches  per inch, re-sew the new stiffener to the top of the container.  (k) Remove all excess thread from the ¾-inch binding tape and re-sew the tape  back into place using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7  to 11 stitches per inch. 