3. Crimping contact sleeves for 4 mm2 comb connectors and ignition cable contacts

Use special tool kit 12 1 080 to attach ignition cable contacts and crimp 4 mm² contact sleeves for comb connectors.

Fig 1: Identifying Nest (12 1 083) And Hand Pliers (12 1 081)

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Release special tool 12 1 081:

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

Or:

Compress handles until limit position, hand pliers unlock automatically.

Fig 2: Pushing Release Lever

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Place 4 mm² contact sleeve in nest with anti-twist safeguard (1) as far as possible.

Fig 3: Locating Anti-Twist Safeguard

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

Fig 4: Gripping Contact

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NOTE: Follow procedure for CUTTING AND STRIPPING INSULATION from cables.

Insert stripped end of wire (7) in the contact. Ensure insulation and stripped wire end are correctly laid in contact.

Compress crimping tool to limit position.

Crimping tool unlocks automatically.

Take contact out of crimping tool.

Fig 5: Inserting Stripped End Of Wire In Contact

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