Crimping Contact Sleeves For Fan Connectors 4 MM2 And Ignition Cable Contacts

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The special tool 12 1 081 (crimping tool) in conjunction with 12 1 083 (matrix) are used to attach the ignition cable contacts and to crimp the contact sleeves 4 mm² for fan connectors.

Fig 1: Identifying 12 1 081 (Crimping Tool) And 12 1 083 (Matrix)

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Refer to repair instructions:

61 13 SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS .

Releasing special tool 12 1 081:

Squeeze grips (1) lightly and push unlocking lever (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Squeezing Grips (1) Lightly And Pushing Unlocking Lever (2) In Direction Of Arrow

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OR:

Compress handles as far as they will go, tool unlocks automatically.

Insert contact sleeve 4 mm² in nest with lock (1) as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Inserting Contact Sleeve 4 MM2 In Nest With Lock (1) As Far As It Will Go

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Preload contact by squeezing matrix in crimping tool. Grip contact (1) firmly only, do not crimp.

Fig 4: Preloading Contact By Squeezing Matrix In Crimping Tool

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NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables, refer to 61 13 CUTTING TO LENGTH AND STRIPPING INSULATION FROM CABLES .

Insert stripped end of wire (1) in the contact. Ensure insulation and stripped wire end are correctly laid in contact.

Fig 5: Inserting Stripped End Of Wire (1) In The Contact

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Compress crimping tool as far as it will go.

Crimping tool unlocks automatically.

Take contact out of crimping tool.