Repair Flexray Wiring Harness Using Axial Solder Connectors - AR54.18-P-0102-01A
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Model All (Car)
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000 588 15 84 00 Heat gun |
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WS54.00-P-0125B |
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000 588 15 84 00 Heat gun |
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WS54.00-P-0125B |
Model All (CAR)
REPAIR MATERIALS
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Designation |
Order number |
| BR00.45-Z-1017-12A |
Heat-shrinkable tube 130 mm |
A 000 982 46 20 |
| BR00.45-Z-1018-12A |
Solder connector |
A 000 982 95 10 |
- Push corresponding heat-shrinkable tube (1) over FlexRay line.
For repairs in the interior, shorten the heat-shrinkable tube to 65 mm. For repairs in the exterior area, use the heat-shrinkable tube with a length of 130 mm.
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- The Slide the axial solder connector (2) in the direction of the arrow onto the electric line (3) and past the solder point.
Push on the thinner side of the Push on the thinner side of the axial solder connector (2) first.
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- The Using the heat gun, heat the axial solder connector (2) to 400 C
Use the welding pearl catcher in the vehicle interior.
Otherwise, damage could be caused by liquid soldering material.
Continue heating until the soldering ring dissolves and covering has thoroughly wrapped itself around the lines.
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- Check soldered point.
It must not be possible to see the soldering ring of the axial solder connector (2) any more. The covering must lie cleanly against the lines.
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- Install the axial solder connector (2) in the same position.
Make sure that after the procedure the electrical lines are laid as closely to each other as possible.
Ensure the repair area (entire heat-shrinkable tube (1)) is not within the bending area or on the fastener.
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- Center the heat-shrinkable tube (1), then, using a heat gun, heat to 200°C and shrink from the inside toward the outside.
Adhesive extrusion (4) must be visible on both ends.
Observe information provided by the heat gun manufacturer, especially information regarding the exposure time.
- Wrap fabric insulation tape around the wiring harness.
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