Repair wiring harness with line cross-section of 0.13 mm using axial solder connector - AR00.19-P-0100-12A

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Fig 1: Identifying Wire Stripper (000 589 30 37 00)

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Expose damaged line or plug/coupling in an easily accessible position and cut off.
Separate strands in wiring harness offset by approximately 45 mm (a) as shown.

Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Offset
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Fig 3: Stripping Insulation From Wire End
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Cut new section of cable to match old cable.
Strip 15 mm of insulation from ends of the line as shown with wire stripper.
Lines may only be stripped with the wire stripper.

Otherwise, system failures or malfunctions could occur.
Select axial solder connector by means of cable cross-section.
Push the axial solder connector on line beyond the solder point.
Push on the thinner side of the axial solder connector first.

Fig 4: Locating Axial Solder Connector
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Twist the line ends together.
Push back the axial solder connector on the transposition while turning.

Fig 5: Pushing The Axial Solder Connector
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Heat up axial solder connector with a preheated hot air blower (with electronic temperature control) to 400 °C.
Use welding pearl catcher in vehicle interior.

Otherwise, damage could be caused by liquid soldering material.

Fig 6: Heating Up Axial Solder Connector With A Preheated Hot Air Blower
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Check soldered point.
It must not be possible to see the soldering ring of the axial soldered connector any more. The covering must be flush with the lines.

Fig 7: Correct And Incorrect Soldered Point
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Apply axial solder connector to the lines and wrap repaired area with duct tape.
The axial solder connectors must not lie directly above one another.

Fig 8: Axial Solder Connectors
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