Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1254

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13. Thread the free end of the band through the nose
section of the commercially available boot band
tool KD-3191 or equivalent (A), and into the slot on
the winding mandrel (B).
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14. Using a wrench on the winding mandrel of the boot
band tool, tighten the band until the marked spot
(C) on the band meets the edge of the clip.
15. Lift up the boot band tool to bend the free end of
the band 90 degrees to the clip. Center-punch the
clip, then fold over the remaining tail onto the clip.
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B
C
90 degrees
16. Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excess
free end of the band to leave a 5 10 mm
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(0.2 0.4 in.) tail protruding from the clip.
A
17. Bend the band end (A) by tapping it down with a
hammer.
NOTE:
• Make sure the band and the clip do not interfere
with anything on the vehicle and the band does
not move.
• Clean any grease remaining on the surrounding
surfaces.
18. Repeat steps 10 through 17 for the band on the
other end of the boot.
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A
(cont'd)
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