Repairing a Fusible Link
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Fusible links cut longer than 225 mm (approximately 9 in) will not provide sufficient overload protection.
Refer to Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Clips .