How to disassemble the Apex 2 for cleaning, fitting adjustments, and maintenance.
On occasion, you may need to completely disassemble the Apex for deep cleaning, and maintenance, or to change certain parts. Follow these instructions to do so.
1. Uninstall the thigh sleeve anchors from the MOLLE-T loops by pulling the "T" bar away from the thigh sleeve webbing. Then turn the "T" bar horizontally so that it is pointed to the webbing and guide it through.
2. Unclip the bands from the thigh sleeves by pulling the webbing loops away from the carabiner gate with one hand and opening the carabiner gate with the other hand. Then slide the carabiner out of the thigh sleeve webbing.
3. Unclip the bands from the clutch by opening the gate of the carabiner attached to the clutch and sliding off the bands.
4. Unclip the switch from the left side of the shoulder straps by pulling the bottom of the switch away from the shoulder straps and sliding the switch in the direction of the switch cable.
5. Remove the clutch by pressing the button found on the inside center of the back panel, then twist the clutch to the unlock position.
6. Unhook the chest strap from the left shoulder strap if it is connected. Remove the MOLLE-T from the right shoulder strap by pulling the "T" bar away from the shoulder strap webbing. Then turn the "T" bar horizontally so that it is pointed to the webbing and guide it through.
