0037 00  TM 10-1670-287-23&P  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:  Change 1  0037 00-7  NOTE 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. 