0.22 Mm 2 Wire, Repairing With Individual Crimp Connector: Procedure

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-- Free Up The Wire To Be Repaired Approximately 20 cm (7.87 in) On Both Sides Of The Repair Point.

CAUTION:

Risk Of Damaging The Electrical Wires.

Expose Wrapped Wiring Harnesses Carefully.

-- If Necessary, Removing The Wiring Harness Wrapping.

-- Cut Out The Damaged Section Of Wire Using The :VAS1978/3 .

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NOTE:

If, By Cutting Out The Damaged Wire Section, Both Ends Of The Vehicle-Specific Single Wire Are Too Short For A Repair Using A Single Crimp Connector, Insert A Repair Wire Section Of Matching Length With Two Crimp Connections. Refer To REPAIRING A 0.22 MM .

-- Adjust The Sliding Stop In The :VAS1978/3 Pliers Jaws To 12 To 14 mm For The Wire To Be Stripped.

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-- Insert Wire End From Front Up To Stop Into Jaws Of Pliers And Squeeze The Pliers Completely.

-- Open Pliers Again And Remove The Stripped Wire End.

-- Twist Bare Strands One-Half Turn.

-- For The Repair Of A 0.22 mm ² Wire, Use A Small Transparent Crimp Connector From The :VAS1978B .

-- To Press The Crimp Connector, Use The :VAS1978/1-2 With :VAS1978/1-1 .

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-- Slide The Small Transparent Crimp Connector Onto Both Stripped, Non-Insulated Wire Ends On The Vehicle-Specific Single Wire And Crimp Them Using Crimp Pliers.

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NOTE:

Do Not Crimp Wire Insulation.

After Crimping, Crimp Connections Must Be Heat-Shrunk Using Hot Air Gun To Prevent Moisture Penetration.

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-- Insert The :VAS1978/15A On The :VAS1978/14A .

CAUTION:

Risk Of Damaging Surrounding Components.

When Heat-Shrinking Crimp Connections, Be Careful Not To Damage Any Other Wiring, Plastic Parts Or Insulating Material With The Hot Nozzle Of The Hot Air Blower.
Always Observe Operating Instructions Of Heat Gun.

-- Heat Crimp Connection Using The Hot Air Blower Lengthwise From Center Outward Until It Is Sealed Completely And Adhesive Comes Out The Ends.

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This Is How The Completed Repair Location With Individual Crimp Connector Should Appear.

NOTE:

Make Sure That Crimp Connections Do Not Lie Directly Next To Each Other When Several Wires Need To Be Repaired. Arrange The Crimp Connectors At A Slight Offset So That The Circumference Of The Wiring Harness Does Not Become Too Large.

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If The Repair Point Was Previous Taped, This Point Must Be Taped Again With Yellow Insulating Tape After Repairs.

Secure The Repaired Wiring Harness If Necessary With A Cable Tie To Prevent Flapping Noises While Driving.